What skills and experience we're looking for At least three years' experience managing IT contracts or IT services in a multi-site organisation. Demonstrable experience of managing the relationship with a managed service provider, including holding the provider to account against SLAs and KPIs. Experience of consolidating IT services or migrating between providers, tenancies or platforms. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and Microsoft tenancy structures, with practical understanding of single-tenancy migration. Experience of maintaining IT asset registers and managing hardware and software lifecycles at scale. Experience of IT procurement, including specification, tendering and contract negotiation. Working knowledge of network infrastructure, cyber security principles and UK GDPR. What the school offers its staff Competitive Salaries Pension Scheme Competitive holiday entitlement Opportunities for flexible working Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Season Ticket Loans Further details about the role Day-to-day, you will be managing aTrust-wide MSPcontract, owningthe ITasset registers, approving purchases, and making sure schools get the IT service they needboth now and for the future. You will not be doing the technical fix-itworksyourself. The provider does that. You are the person who knows what we have, what we need, what we are buying, what it costs. You will be responsible for working with the MSP to ensure the Trust’s digital systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose, and that we are working towards the DfE Digital and Technology Standards, providing assurance to senior leaders and Trustees on cyber security, data protection, and operational reliability. Commitment to safeguarding The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.