Current Vacancies

Job Role -	IT Operations Manager
Location -	Across All Trust Sites
Contract -	Full Time – Permanent
Salary -	M4 43 £55,224 (progressing to M4 46)
Start Date	ASAP

 

Join Our Team

We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Operations Manager to lead and develop our trust‑wide IT service across 13 schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands‑on IT professional who enjoys variety, leadership, and delivering meaningful impact.

About the Role

The role oversees all IT support teams and IT systems functions across the trust. You will line manage multiple IT teams, ensure service excellence, and drive continuous improvement in how technology supports learning and operations.

Key Responsibilities -

• Line manages IT teams across multiple sites.
• Ensure stable, secure IT systems and networks.
• Oversee the IT Service Desk.
• Deliver trust‑wide IT projects.
• Supervise individual school projects to completion
• Ensure data protection and cybersecurity compliance.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and suppliers.
• Develop central IT policies and processes in conjunction with key stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically skilled, a confident leader, a strategic thinker, and an effective communicator. Experience in multi-site operations is essential in the education sector experience is desirable.

Essential Requirements -

• Strong technical background.
• Track record of clear and concise communication.
• Experience managing IT teams.
• Project delivery experience.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and forward‑thinking IT environment.
• Opportunities to lead digital transformation.
• Influence trust‑wide technology direction.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful impact on teaching and learning.