IT Services Manager - South Pennine Academies

KIRKLEES COUNCIL ARE ADVERTISING THIS ROLE ON BEHALF OF SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES.

Required / Start date: ASAP

About the post

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of IT Services Manager.  This is a new and important role for the trust and will be vital part of our digital transformation as we adopt a cloud first approach.

We are looking for an individual to lead the day to day running of our IT environment across the whole trust, manage the technical team, and work with our Head of IT to deliver and drive our Trust’s IT strategy forward.

You and the IT team will work closely to develop an approachable, efficient and effective IT service to all of our Academies and Trust Teams.

Other significant areas of work will be, promoting information security ensuring we are resilient to growing cyber threats and confirm that our business continuity plans are kept up to date and relevant.  Ensuring our pupils are safe online will from a vital part of this and cannot be underrated.

This is a key role for the Trust and an exciting time to join us as we bring our Central Team together in one location.  You must be able to manage your own time to meet deadlines and work with the wider team as required.

If you think that you may be the right candidate for this exciting new role, then we look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest.

To apply for this role:

• Please refer to page 9 of the job pack attached
• Applications via My New Term Website only
• Please do not submit a CV or a Kirklees / Calderdale Council application form.

Closing date: Monday 10th October 2022 at 9am

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 19th October 2022