IT Network Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join a credible managed service provider as an IT Manager, supporting and leading ICT operations across schools in South East London.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, problem solving, and building strong relationships with school staff while ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing IT systems that support teaching and learning.

• Job Title: IT Manager
• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Full-time equivalent)
• Location: South East London area
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Driving Licence: Essential
• Line Management: Yes

You will take full ownership of the IT infrastructure across multiple school sites – managing networks, systems, and security. The position involves a mix of proactive maintenance, strategic development, and escalated technical support.

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure including servers, switches, firewalls, and backups.
• Monitor network performance and address system or cybersecurity issues.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support and resolve complex technical problems.
• Oversee the deployment and management of PCs, software, and network devices.
• Lead, mentor, and support IT Technicians.
• Assist with network and infrastructure development projects.
• Ensure smooth operation and continual improvement of IT systems.

We are seeking a technically skilled, customer-focused IT professional with excellent communication and leadership abilities. You will be confident managing infrastructure in an educational or multi-site environment and able to translate technical issues clearly for non-technical users.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Microsoft Windows Server (2016–2022), roles and services
• Office 365 deployment, migration, and administration
• Active Directory (Local and Azure), Group Policy management
• Virtualisation (Hyper-V / VMware)
• PC deployment tools such as SCCM, MDT, or WDS
• Networking configuration including VLANs and subnetting (HP/Aruba preferred)
• Backup solutions such as VEEAM, Redstor, or NAS
• Firewalls, web filtering, and wireless systems (Smoothwall, WatchGuard, Aruba)
• Familiarity with Sophos security products

Experience within the education sector is highly desirable.

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead IT delivery across schools, play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, and further develop your technical and leadership skills within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation.