IT Manager required to start ASAP

Salary: NJC SCP 41-49 (£50,788 to £62,801) dependent upon skills & experience            

Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week full time all year round

(Flexible work pattern to meet the demands of the role)

 Leigh Trust is an ambitious and growing Trust and we are excited to be appointing to a brand-new role of IT Manager, to help us on our journey and to strengthen our IT service. You will be based in our central office located at Nansen Primary school.  Options for Hybrid & flexible working is also offered as part of the role during busy periods.

Responsible to:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Line Manage:

The IT Manager will provide leadership and management support to the IT Technicians across the schools.

The Core Purpose of the Post

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the IT Manager is responsible for leading the IT strategy, infrastructure, and support provision across the Trust and its schools. This role ensures a robust, secure, and innovative digital environment that supports high-quality education, aligns with the Trust’s strategic vision and delivers best value.

The post holder will be accountable for:

•       Overseeing IT provision across the Trust, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

•       Leading on IT strategy, infrastructure, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

•       Managing IT budgets and procurement to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with                                          financial regulations.

•       Supporting the educational technology strategy to enhance teaching and learning.

•       Ensuring compliance with data protection laws, supporting Trust’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).

•       Liaising with key stakeholders, including the CEO, the central Executive Team, school leadership teams, external vendors, and the Board of Trustees.

In return we can offer you:

·           Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities

·           A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression

·           Access to wellbeing services for our employees and their families, through our dedicated service provider

·           Internal wellbeing support

·           Excellent pension scheme (local government)

·           Flexible working opportunities

·           Opportunity to partake in the annual staff survey

·           An ambitious and dedicated Trust Executive Team

Please feel free to contact our office for further information :

Telephone : 0121 809 9837

Email : y.wakefield@leightrust.co.uk    

Leigh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Leigh Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, two written references, proof of qualifications and medical checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

Leigh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English.

An informal conversation with the Chief Operating Officer, is welcomed; to make an appointment please contact y.wakefield@leightrust.co.uk advising of your availability and suitable contact number.

For further information about the role please see the attached applicant pack.