Trust IT Manager

We are embarking on an exciting journey – do you want to join us? The role of Trust IT Manager is a new position for our Trust, and with the support of our Director of Estates and IT Infrastructure, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and grow the Trust’s IT service. You will provide operational and strategic leadership of the IT function across the Trust, in order to support our pupils, students and staff. Your work will be pivotal in supporting us to achieve our vision of ensuring all our children experience educational excellence every day. You may have an IT related degree or technical qualification, however this is not essential; what is more important is your extensive experience of working within the IT field, leading and managing an IT service and IT projects. You will have the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, and be well-organised with effective communication skills. In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website. The Application Process: Please call Zoe French on (phone number removed) to arrange an informal conversation with Oliver Johnson, Director of Estates and IT Infrastructure, to discuss the role in more detail. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 3 November 2024, with the assessment and the selection process expected to take place on Thursday 7 November 2024. The job description and person specification and application form are available to download on the Excel Learning Trust website. To apply for this vacancy, please submit completed application forms electronically to the email address on the Trust website, for the attention of Oliver Johnson (CVs are not accepted) Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early