It Systems Infrastructure Manager

City of London Academies Trust

IT Systems Infrastructure Manager

Working Pattern: Full Time, 35 hrs per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: P07 SCP 46 – 50, £58,197 - £62,457 (fte)

You are an enthusiastic and skilled IT Leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.

About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint an innovative and exceptional IT Systems Infrastructure Manager to start as soon as possible.  This post offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional to join a growing Multi Academy Trust.  The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and proactive management of the organisation’s IT Systems Infrastructure, by building a small, dedicated team to help drive the Trust’s digital transformation through the adoption of cloud technologies and the integration of on-premises and cloud systems. You will work closely with the IT Director, Operations and Service Desk teams to develop and execute strategies for architectural optimization, have responsibility for the safety and security of Trust-IT systems, and oversee the successful delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.

About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and traditions of the City of London Corporation with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

About You

We are looking for a talented IT professional with experience managing and architecting complex multi-site IT Infrastructure systems. The Trust-IT Systems Manager will have excellent knowledge of network server and cloud technologies, and have previously been involved in other successful digital transformation projects. The successful candidate will have proven organisational, communication, project management and leadership skills and be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive professional attitude.

COLAT is based in the heart of evolving communities in London, and we value the diversity of our workforce as such we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

How to Apply

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal on the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-1994662

Your application should include full contact details (address, telephone numbers and email addresses) and details of two referees.

For each referee, please provide their name, position, organisation, telephone numbers and email addresses. One of these referees must be your current or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to contact referees at this stage, please make this clear on your application.

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact enquiries@cola.org.uk.

Selection Timeline

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 February 2024 9am.

We plan for selection activities and interviews to take place during the week commencing 26 February 2024.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.