IT Director - School / Education Trust

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IT Director who has IT Project Management experience with in-depth understanding of software licencing arrangements and developing IT services preferably within an education setting is required for a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust based in Stanmore, North West London.

SALARY: Negotiable, Subject to Experience       

BENEFITS: 25 Days Annul Leave, Plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme and Development Opportunities

LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

** The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check **

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Director who has IT Project Management experience with in-depth understanding of software licencing arrangements and developing IT services preferably within an education setting.

This is an exciting time to join this fast growing Multi Academy Trust!

Working as the IT Director you will be responsible for developing, building and implementing the IT infrastructure as well as the ongoing development of the IT service across the Trust and schools to help shape their future direction. You will have a strong track record of success in managing and developing IT services preferably within an Education setting but more importantly have a significant understanding of the use of technology within schools and the wider organisation.

As the IT Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that the overall IT infrastructure for the organisation is up and running at all time. You will lead the development of the IT strategy for the Trust and schools and manage the implementation of the IT Service which is being centralised and brought in-house. Directing and overseeing the Head of IT and team of Technical Engineers, you will also oversee the IT budget and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation to continuously improve and develop the IT infrastructure, systems, network and security.

You will be responsible, as the IT Director, for ensuring that IT robustly supports the organisation so to be able to operate efficiently and effectively. You will be required to lead, manage and mentor the internal IT team whilst providing strategic and high-level technical expertise to the organisation. You must be a strong leader and manager, minimising downtime to ensure that technology is used to maximum effect.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your key responsibilities:

Engage with senior leaders across the Trust to define how technology will underpin the performance of the organisation

Develop, implement, support and promote an effective governance structure for the IT Service, ensuring IT across the Trust is well managed and meets the Trust's operational and strategic objectives

Manage and develop strategies to manage risk in relation to ICT compliance for the Trust, taking account of statutory requirements

Provide expertise and specialist IT and digital advice to senior leaders on policy and strategy, and the implications for service delivery

Develop a specification framework for the Trust on the purchasing and deployment of IT equipment to ensure users have the appropriate technological devices required to deliver within their role.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

A Degree, appropriate professional qualification or equivalent

An ITil Qualification - Expert certification

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

IT project management experience

A deep understanding of contemporary software licensing arrangements

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

HOW TO APPLY

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JOB REF: AWDO-P5308

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