Your new company A school in Preston has approached Hays looking for an interim IT Manager. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment where your contributions will directly impact the staff and students' success and well-being. It is a well-connected and welcoming community with excellent transport links, local amenities and a strong sense of pride. It's a great place to work in a friendly atmosphere. Your new role As an Interim IT Manager, you will be leading projects and upgrades at the school. You will be responsible for leading, developing and maintaining the technical support for the curriculum and infrastructure. You will report to the director of business and finance and also work alongside an IT Technician. Some of the responsibilities will be: Manage and monitor the network, systems and procedures Scheduling and processing all IT maintenance and audit tasks Maintain the IT Asset and configuration management database Lead on IT projects and manage IT updates Manage the reprographic resources Deploy Cybersecurity polices Ensure the data stored on the system is current and out of date to be archived What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed, you will need : Experience in ICT networks and technical support (education experience desirable) Strong experience of Microsoft such as active directory and 365 Have the ability to work in a team but with the initiative to work on your own Be able to communicate effectively face to face and over the phone What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate depending on experience, on a weekly basis. You will have a dedicated consultant at Hays that will assist with compliance, paperwork and payments. You will become part of a great team at the school and have guidance from the senior leadership team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk