Group IT Manager

New City College has an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join our team. As a Group IT Manager, you will provide operational management of multi-site IT and network support systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee IT and network support systems, ensuring stability and availability.
• Lead or assist in major IT projects, ensuring they run to time and budget.
• Manage IT Managers and engineers, implementing training and development programs.
• Ensure IT services comply with legislation, college policies, and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver reports, statistics, and management information.

Who You Are:

Ideally, you are educated to degree level with relevant professional qualifications. You possess excellent customer-facing skills, experience with call logging systems, are self-motivated, a team player, and have strong written and oral communication skills. You have in-depth knowledge of networking technologies, Office 365, SCCM, SAN technologies, Exchange, VMware, WSUS, firewalls, cyber security, Microsoft services, backup technologies, wireless systems, disaster recovery, risk analysis, cloud technologies, Linux administration, and project management. You demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, operate effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment, leading to career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets, health cash plan, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts: Save money on daily expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
• Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

For further information, please contact Human Resources at 020 7510 7712 or email (emailprotected).

The closing date is a guide only; early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.

About New City College:

We are a sector-leading college group with campuses across east London and south-west Essex, including two language schools. Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team committed to delivering first-class education and skills for our students and communities.

Our facilities are industry-standard, and we collaborate with high-profile organizations to prepare students for higher education or careers. We prioritize the skills and technology needed for future jobs to ensure our region\’s employers can rely on us for up-to-date training.

Our merger of seven colleges and combined expertise place us at the forefront of UK further education, with a broad range of programs and a £130m turnover, serving 20,000 students with 2,000 staff. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all.

All staff are subject to an \’Enhanced\’ DBS check and other vetting, especially as we support vulnerable groups. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our community.

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