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37.5 hours per week, normally worked Monday - Saturday on rota basis operating between the hours of 8:00am and 9.00pm.
For full time all year-round staff, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £500* (*T&C's apply) - Pro rata to FTE
Nescot is recognised as the 'Employer of the year' at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.
What we are looking for:
* A forward-thinker, capable of anticipating future needs and challenges, and developing strategies to address them.
* The successful candidate will need to possess strong leadership and management abilities
* Must excel in customer service skill, resolve IT-related issues promptly and effectively, and ensure a positive user experience across the college community.
* Strong understanding of security best practices in all aspects of information security, with attention to detail and a commitment to thorough documentation.
* Experience with IaaS/PaaS/SaaS hosting (preferably Azure), including the consolidation and modernisation of legacy systems to fit cloud environments. Relevant certifications in support and architecture.
* Robust networking background, with experience in managing multiple sites from firewalls to edge switches (Cisco Meraki), and familiarity with SD-WAN, IPv6, VPN, BGP, and Zero Trust/Zero Trust Network Access (ZT/ZTNA).
* Experience with on-premise solutions, e.g. VMware.
* Proficiency in managing enterprise storage solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player, sharing knowledge with both junior and senior staff members.
* Knowledge of cloud networking.
* Familiarity with automation or containerisation technologies, particularly power-shell scripting.
* Experience with Intune/Jamf MDM at an enterprise level.
* Good working knowledge of service desk and change management processes, including authorisation and risk categorisation.
* Ability to create reports using PowerBI.
* Skilled in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tooling and integrations
* Familiar with the Cyber Essentials Plus process.
Duties/responsibilities:
* Responsible for leading a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure that all projects are completed on time and to the highest standards
* Support existing internal systems and services while simultaneously leading the development and implementation of new infrastructure projects, solutions, and platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments
* Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions to meet the dynamic needs of our institution
* Work closely with other departments to ensure that the IT infrastructure aligns with the college's goals and objectives and support the delivery of high-quality education and services.
* Responsible for managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring that all IT policies and procedures are followed.
* Serve as a point of escalation, using calm and methodical thought processes to resolve issues
Benefits:
* A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
* 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
* Blue Light Discount
* Free online qualifications
* Free parking on-site
* Eye care voucher
At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.
This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Closing date 7th December 2025
Interview date to be confirmed
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