Woking / Addlestone / Basingstoke Corridor
47,142 + 18.9% employer pension + 34 days holiday + ongoing CPD + staff benefits platform + supportive culture + work-life balance
Are you an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who's ready to take ownership of multiple sites rather than just one?
Would you like to join a forward-thinking trust that embraces digital innovation, invests heavily in technology, and gives you the autonomy to shape how IT services are delivered across a cluster of schools?
This education trust is a dynamic, progressive organisation known for low staff turnover, a supportive culture and a real commitment to improving digital outcomes. They are not afraid to innovate from 1:1 device projects to modernising infrastructure and they are looking for an IT leader who wants to help drive that forward.
In this role, you'll lead the IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, working closely with headteachers, on-site technicians and the central IT leadership team. You'll line-manage technical staff, oversee service desk performance, act as the escalation point for complex issues, and ensure each school has a clear development plan aligned with the wider trust strategy. Although the role is primarily leadership-focused, you'll step in hands-on when needed to support continuity across your schools.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who has managed technical teams, understands multi-site IT operations, and is ready to take the next step into a role with wider strategic responsibility and real impact.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive trust, take ownership of a cluster of sites, shape IT service delivery and be part of a team where your input genuinely matters. If you're looking for the next step in your leadership journey with autonomy, impact and ongoing development this is a role where you'll thrive.
The role
Lead IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, acting as the key contact for headteachers and school leaders
Line-manage on-site technical staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews
Own helpdesk performance across your schools, ensuring SLAs and response targets are met
Define school-specific IT development plans that align with the trust's strategic direction
Step in where needed to support with escalations or cover for on-site staff
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, cyber security, GDPR and trust IT policies
Support installations, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of systems and software
Build strong working relationships across the trust and ensure consistent communication and service delivery standards
Work collaboratively with the wider IT team and external partners to resolve escalations
The person
Experienced IT Manager, Network Manager or Service Delivery Lead
Strong background in managing technical staff and leading service delivery
Minimum 3 years in an IT management or multi-site role
Comfortable handling escalations and guiding technical troubleshooting
Understanding of networking, servers, end-user devices and general IT operations
ITIL, PRINCE2 or service management knowledge beneficial
Confident, professional and able to work autonomously across multiple schools
Positive, proactive and improvement-focused, with excellent communication skills