Digital Technology Manager
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
Location: Birmingham

Our client is seeking a Digital Technology Manager to lead the strategic development and oversight of all ICT systems across their educational institution. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the school's computer network and Wi-Fi for all users, provide effective technical support, and manage the security of the network and data. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the school as it transitions to new platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Arbor within the Cloud.

• Lead strategic development of ICT systems
• Ensure efficiency and reliability of computer network and Wi-Fi
• Manage network security and data

What you'll do:

As a Digital Technology Manager, you will be at the forefront of leading strategic development across all ICT systems. Your role will involve providing effective technical support to all users, ensuring that everyone can access and use our systems efficiently. You will be responsible for maintaining network security, managing relationships with third-party IT service providers, overseeing backup systems, disaster recovery contingencies, and managing our MIS system. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying, planning, and costing future developments and upgrades within agreed budgets.

• Lead the strategic development of all ICT systems across the school and sixth form centre.
• Provide effective technical support for all users.
• Have responsibility for the security of the network and data across the school and sixth form centre.
• Support the school as it onboards onto the academy trust shared Microsoft 365 tenant as part of the SCEP project.
• Support the school as it transitions MIS to Arbor within the Cloud.
• Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers.
• Oversee backup systems and disaster recovery contingencies.
• Manage the school's MIS system, ensuring all upgrades and relevant patches are installed.
• Identify, plan, and cost future developments and upgrades of the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets.

What you bring:

As a Digital Technology Manager, your proven experience in managing ICT systems will be invaluable. You bring strong knowledge of platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace along with your ability to provide effective technical support. Your experience in managing network security and data protection will ensure our systems are secure. Your skills in managing relationships with third-party IT service providers will help us maintain efficient operations. Your knowledge of backup systems, disaster recovery contingencies, and experience in managing MIS systems will contribute significantly to our operations. Your ability to identify, plan, and cost future developments within agreed budgets will be crucial in this role.

• Proven experience in managing ICT systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other relevant platforms.
• Ability to provide effective technical support.
• Experience in managing network security and data protection.
• Experience in managing relationships with third-party IT service providers.
• Knowledge of backup systems and disaster recovery contingencies.
• Experience in managing MIS systems.
• Ability to identify, plan, and cost future developments within agreed budgets.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a prestigious educational institution committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They offer a supportive and inclusive environment that values the contribution of all staff. They are dedicated to providing excellent education and fostering a love for learning among their students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

What's next:

If you're ready to make a significant impact on our ICT systems and contribute to an enriching learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

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