IT Manager

Tonbridge

£30,000 - £38,000

Benefits: include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme.

Our Client is current seeking an IT Manager who is motivated and enthusiastic about technology. The ideal candidate should have a natural flair for technology, a strong willingness to learn and a passion for providing exceptional service to our customers.

As the IT Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the curriculum and administrative ICT network, including the hardware and software infrastructure of the school's ICT network. You will also collaborate with the Senior Management team to aid in the development of the school's IT infrastructure and put in plans for projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective teaching and learning while ensuring its security and stability.

Your commitment to delivering the Clients on support service in a manner that reflects our company values is crucial. As part of your role, you will be responsible for fostering effective communication between your school and the client, this will involve staying informed about the services and solutions turn IT on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities include:

Managing the school's network infrastructure and ICT based applications
Monitoring and maintenance of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments, Microsoft 365 and backups.
Providing technical advice, training and support to staff to enable them to make effective use of systems.
Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring all requests are dealt with in an efficient manner
Monitoring and maintaining of all key systems including switches, virtual & physical server environments and backups.
Line manage and take responsibility for the work of the ICT support staff.
2nd/3rd line support.
Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies.
Training of internal staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting.
An exceptional understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment.
Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system.
Self-motivation, with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills.
The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team, with a talent for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to enhance the services provided by the team.

The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In return, we are offering a salary of between £30,000 - £38,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include salary sacrifice pension scheme, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, cycle & ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, employee assistance programme, employee recognition platform and online retail discounts scheme.

The client provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have three brands under the their Group of companies. Between the three brands they provide services to over 5000 schools across England and employ over 350 staff members.

They put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.

As an inclusive employer, they are proud of the diversity and flexibility that they have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff. They are proud that they provide a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

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