Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™
Information Technology Network Manager
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£40,444 - £43,149 | Permanent, Full-Time, On-site | Torbay
Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a well-established education provider in the Torbay area for an ICT Network Manager to lead the ICT team and take ownership of the organisation's network, infrastructure and technical support provision. This is a hands-on leadership role, central to keeping technology secure, effective and future-proofed to support teaching, learning and administration.
The Role
Reporting to the Business Manager, you will lead and direct the ICT team, oversee strategic planning for ICT systems and infrastructure, and ensure robust security, backup and business continuity arrangements are in place. This role would suit an experienced ICT professional with strong technical knowledge of Windows networks and infrastructure, who is equally comfortable leading a team, managing a helpdesk function, and advising senior leadership on technology strategy.
Responsibilities for the ICT Network Manager:
- Ensure ICT systems, infrastructure and equipment are secure, safe, effective and resilient, in line with the latest industry and Department for Education standards
- Lead and direct the ICT team, monitoring performance and delivering training, mentoring and professional development
- Produce and review strategic ICT plans, including budgets, business continuity and device lifecycle management
- Develop and maintain robust backup, recovery and business continuity procedures, and ensure data integrity in line with GDPR and other relevant legislation
- Direct and develop the ICT helpdesk function, ensuring tickets are prioritised and resolved efficiently
- Manage ICT procurement, licensing and supplier relationships, ensuring best value and adherence to financial procedures
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Requirements for the ICT Network Manager include:
- Suitable professional ICT qualifications to degree level, and/or substantial experience developing and maintaining an ICT network
- Substantial, up-to-date experience managing Windows networks and infrastructure, including Windows Server, Hyper-V and Windows 10 environments
- Experience managing management information and support systems (such as SIMS, Office 365 and Google Apps Cloud systems) is an advantage
- Experience leading and managing IT technicians, including day-to-day management and professional development
- Full knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation around the use of ICT in an education setting
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and lead a team
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Benefits:
- Salary of £40,444 - £43,149
- Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)
- A minimum of 23.5 days annual leave (incremental with service), plus statutory public holidays
- Full membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes, staff discounts, and free access to an on-site fitness suite
- Access to an employee assistance programme and a free annual flu vaccination
If you are an experienced ICT professional looking for a varied leadership role at the heart of a busy, supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin Reference: 11357
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