Information Technology Manager in Dorset

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Job Description

WeDoData are working with a multi academy trust in Dorset comprising of a mix of primary and secondary schools, who are now looking for a highly experienced IT Services Manager to lead the delivery of IT services throughout the trusts secondary provision.

The Role

As a senior manager, you will lead a team of 3 direct reports including an IT Manager and 2 technicians, to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the trusts IT function, along with the strategic oversight of the schools IT infrastructure and future IT strategy.

You will lead on IT projects throughout the year such as server and software upgrades, installation of new wifi points, installing new servers and setting up IT suites.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of 3
• Server & network support
• Desktop & application support
• End user support throughout the schools
• Management and delivery of IT projects

Requirements

Due to the nature of the position, previous experience of managing networks in an educational environment is required for this role. You must have hands on experience managing and maintaining IT infrastructure and networks, and experience of staff management.

• Strong knowledge of networks, LAN & WAN
• Budget management
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure)
• Experience implementing new systems & infrastructure
• VMware
• Windows Server

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing trust who can in return offer a highly competitive salary of £40 - £45k.

This is an on-site role requiring travel to several sites, so a driving license and access to a car would be required.

For more information and the opportunity to view a job description, please call Dan at WeDoData on 0117 302 7500 as soon as possible.

WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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