Job Ref: 213657407

Date: 2021-04-30 14:04:10

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Network Manager

£25,000 – £30,000

Bucks

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated 3rd Line Technical Project Consultant to join its Projects team based at the Princes Risborough office reporting into the Senior Project Manager.

The client provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services, consultancy, and training to over 900 schools and we now employ more than 135 people across London and the South East. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technology needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.

They are a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected and we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff.

As Network Manager you will be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability and security of the schools' ICT network as well as working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to help develop the IT across the school and help put plans in place for projects. You must be dedicated to delivering the TIO support service in a manner that embraces our company values as well as facilitating communication between school and the company, keeping up to date with what services the company can offer.

Key Responsibilities include:

Managing the school's network infrastructure and ICT based applications
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.
2nd/3rd line support.
Enforcing and monitoring in line with school policies.
Training of internal staff.

Our ideal candidate will have:

A passion for IT with at least 2 years' experience of working in a school as an IT Network Manager/IT Consultant.
An excellent understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of working within the school environment.
Experience in upgrading a school IT Network system.
Self-motivation with strong communication and interpersonal skill as well as having exceptional customer service skills.
The ability to work within a team as well as independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team.

The role is offered on a full year, full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Due to the location of schools, candidates must be able to drive.

In return, we are offering a salary of between £25,000 – 30,000 FTE negotiable for the right person, benefits include Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme, Benefits & Wellbeing Hub including Eye care voucher scheme, Cycle Scheme, Mental Health First Aid and Employee Assistance Programme.

turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

'Happy to talk flexible working'

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