AddressAbout The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infrastructure Engineering Managerto join our IT Team (Thinking Technology) within our South West (Devon) region. The role will be based within one of our academies in either our Torbay or Plymouth hub. This is a new post and will have a wide-reaching remit supporting the development of IT systems and delivery of IT services to all academies within the Trust, as well as overseeing the Regional Engineering Managers working across Devon.
Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure and Systems and working alongside three other Infrastructure Engineering Mangers you will support the continued development of the Trust’s IT estate and help shape the Trust’s Digital Learning and Technology vision for 2025-2030. The role will play a key part in the strategic & technical roadmap of our systems and services and will require a balance of leadership, technical administration, development and communication skills.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong expertise in Microsoft services, including Entra and M365.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other command line tools.
- Extensive experience of designing, developing, managing, maintaining and reviewing ICT
- Experience of managing team members undertaking all line management responsibilities, and creating a positive team based working environment
- Experience of designing, and maintaining systems and services across multiple geographic locations
- Experience of Microsoft client operating systems and applications (Windows 10/11, Windows Server and Microsoft Office)
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Thinking Technology
Established in 2018, Thinking Technology is the provider of IT services within The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and is responsible for the design, procurement, implementation, and service delivery to all academies within the Trust.
Thinking Technology manages the Trust’s wide area network, referred to as the “Trust Single Network (TSN)” which supports approximately 20,000 users through the management of a range of technologies including over 2100 Aruba infrastructure devices, and 15000 client devices across the Trust's South East, South and South West regions.
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About Us
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire, Devon and Essex. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
- Think about their Thinking
- Be their Best self
- Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to join a growing organisation during an extremely exciting time
- A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service
- An excellent Local Government pension scheme
- As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
- Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
- A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working for our Trust within our Thinking Technology team, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Tessa Irvine: Tessa.Irvine@tsatrust.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £42,937.00-£52,197.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
