Director of IT

Director of IT

Full-Time 66000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
GreatFind Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead IT strategy and service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust.
  • Company: Dynamic Multi Academy Trust with a focus on digital development.
  • Benefits: £66k salary, hybrid work, 25-30 days leave, 15% pension, free parking.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity to lead a team and drive digital transformation.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of education technology and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in IT leadership and team management.

The predicted salary is between 66000 - 66000 £ per year.

We are recruiting an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the technology strategy and IT service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust comprising ten primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

This senior leadership opportunity offers:

  • Salary of £66k
  • Two days working from home
  • 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after five years
  • A generous 15% pension contribution
  • Free onsite parking

Location: North Bristol, South Gloucestershire

Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week

About the role:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver a Trust wide digital and technology strategy that supports teaching, learning and the continued growth of the organisation. You will lead and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers, overseeing technology services across ten schools and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, resilient and aligned with the needs of students and staff.

The Trust is entering an exciting period of digital development, including the opening of a new school operating within a fully Microsoft environment. You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, improving digital capability and ensuring technology delivers measurable educational outcomes.

Director of IT employer: GreatFind Recruitment

Join a dynamic and supportive IT team in the heart of Cambridge, where your passion for technology can flourish in the education sector. With a focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training, career progression, and a collaborative work culture that values your contributions. Enjoy unique benefits such as free lunch and a pension scheme while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff across our vibrant school sites.

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Technology Strategy Development
IT Service Delivery
Leadership Skills
Team Management
Digital Transformation
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