Head of IT

1 week ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Full time
Job Description

Head of IT

Location: Southampton/Hybrid

Salary: up to 65K

Benefits: 37 hours per week, free lunch, free parking, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, generous contributory pension scheme, 31 days' annual leave rising to 36 days with service, continuous professional development and onsite gym.

Join a dynamic team, dedicated to delivering an exceptional educational experience supported by innovative technology. They seek an experienced and strategic Head of IT to lead their IT department and drive the digital strategy.

As the Head of IT, you will:

  • Support the Assistant Head in defining and executing an effective digital strategy.
  • Manage IT systems, including networking, cybersecurity, and cloud services, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.
  • Advise on future IT developments, keeping abreast of current trends and best practices.
  • Lead and line-manage a team of IT professionals to provide exceptional support to staff and students.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong leadership skills and experience in managing IT teams.
  • Expertise in IT infrastructure and systems management.
  • Minimum 5 years' IT experience, with some project experience.
  • Experience in providing technical support in a service environment.
  • Knowledge of some of the following (Office 365 Administration, Azure AD, Intune. Windows Server (possibly SCCM, DPM, SCEP). Network Security Fabric includes edge Firewalls, VPNs, and anti-virus software. Filtering and monitoring technologies including SSL decryption. Excellent all-round knowledge of Networks)

Desirable

  • Any MCSE/CCNA/VCP or formal networking qualification
  • Experience of working within a school environment
  • Experience of using iSAMS or other School MIS, including data entry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experience for their students through technology. You will play a key role in shaping the future of IT while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is one of the longest-established independent technology recruitment consultancies in the UK. Many leading employers trust us and help individuals secure exciting and fulfilling roles. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contract/contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). In partnership with Ecologi, Deerfoot is also climate-positive

If this role isn't the right fit for you, we have a fantastic candidate referral reward program in place. We offer payouts at both interview and placement milestones. For further details, please visit our website.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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