IT Manager

IT Manager | 6 month contract | Outside IR35 £(Apply online only) (DOE) | Hybrid | I'm currently working with a client in the education sector who is seeking an experienced IT Manager for an initial 6-month contract. This role requires someone who can quickly take ownership of their IT operations, lead a small team and maintain a secure, reliable technology environment. You must have experience working within an education setting - ideally within a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) The Role You'll be responsible for the smooth operation, maintenance and enhancement of the organisation's digital systems, networking infrastructure and MIS applications. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, delivering IT projects and providing strong technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Overseeing day-to-day IT operations and ensuring ICT infrastructure is maintained to a high standard Leading, mentoring and supporting the internal IT team Planning and delivering IT projects end-to-end Ensuring all systems, networks and software remain secure, reliable and up to date Embedding best practice across infrastructure, networking and MIS platforms Essential Technical Skills CCTV systems Active Directory & Group Policy TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, RDS Microsoft Server environments Hyper-V Veeam MIS applications Windows software and desktop management What They're Looking F...