Head of IT

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Reporting to the CEO, the Head of IT will be responsible for the strategic leadership, development and management of the Trust's IT infrastructure and service, whilst managing a high-performing team of IT specialists to ensure academies and the central team are fully supported.

From a strategic perspective, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering the IT strategy, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure an IT service which encourages the highest level of teaching and learning in academies. You will lead on the management of the trust's service desk, whilst also considering the implementation of new technologies and software development, ensuring that the trust remains at the forefront of the EdTech world. From an infrastructure perspective, you will promote and develop the use of IT policies and processes across the trust, to encourage positive working practices and identifying proactive solutions to potential issues, whilst also having overall responsibility for the network across the trust. Operationally, you will manage an existing team of 2 IT Managers, whilst also considering the IT offering to schools and how this should evolve, therefore you will have recruitment and training as a key part of your role as the trust's central IT team grows. Additionally, you will have responsibility for cyber-security and IT compliance across the trust, therefore regularly reviewing policies, procedures and Service Level Agreements to ensure that the highest level of service is provided.

As the Head of IT for this trust, it is also a key part of the role that you will lead on and successfully deliver all IT projects with the support of the wider team and external parties, being fully accountable for timings and budgets. Furthermore, you will fully manage the IT budget and therefore be required to regularly present and communicate to the senior leadership team regarding upcoming IT projects and costings.

Please note this role will be on site 5 days a week in Lancashire with time being spent at both the central head office, and the individual academies.