Education Solutions Consultant Location: Hybrid, with travel to education sites across the UK 2 to 3 days per week from home Permanent Our client is a fast-growing UK technology group providing managed IT services, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, communications, and business technology solutions. The business has a strong reputation within the education sector, supporting schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts with secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions. MFK Recruitment has recruited 46 IT professionals across the group over the past six years, with 31 still employed within the company , reflecting the progression, stability, and long-term opportunities available. We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Education Solutions Consultant to design, scope, and support the delivery of technology solutions for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK. The successful candidate will ideally have held a senior IT role within education, such as IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, or Education IT Consultant . You will understand how IT operates within schools, academies, or trusts, and be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, internal technical teams, and customers. The role is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days per week from home. You will need a full UK driving licence, access to your own car, and the ability to travel to different education sites across the UK. Design technical solutions for schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts Produce high-level solution designs, implementation scopes, and technical recommendations Align solutions with DfE Digital and Technology Standards, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, safeguarding considerations, and security best practice Support Sales and Account Management teams with tenders, bids, workshops, presentations, and technical discussions Provide high-level oversight during implementation projects Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical delivery quality Act as an escalation point for complex deployments Produce and maintain solution designs, network diagrams, migration plans, technical standards, and implementation documentation Previous senior IT experience within the education sector Background as an IT Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Head of IT, Education IT Consultant, or similar Strong understanding of school, academy, or Multi-Academy Trust IT environments Experience designing, managing, or improving IT solutions across education sites Strong technical knowledge across networking, infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user computing Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Intune, Windows Server, networking, firewalls, wireless, switches, VLANs, and site connectivity Understanding of cyber security requirements within education Ability to engage confidently with school leaders, business managers, IT teams, and technical stakeholders Experience creating technical documentation, scopes, designs, or project recommendations Full UK driving licence, own car, and willingness to travel across the UK Experience working for an education-focused MSP Knowledge of DfE Digital and Technology Standards Microsoft, networking, cyber security, or cloud certifications Experience with cloud migrations, wireless refreshes, server upgrades, security improvements, or wider infrastructure projects The successful candidate will be technically strong, consultative, and confident working with education customers. You will understand the pressures and priorities within schools and trusts, and be able to design practical technology solutions that improve reliability, security, and user experience. Senior education-focused technology consultancy role Hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days per week from home Opportunity to work with schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK Excellent progression opportunities within a growing UK technology group
