Responsibilities and requirements
- Lead the design, maintenance and development of the College's infrastructure.
- Own infrastructure architecture, standards and documentation.
- Lead major infrastructure projects.
- Manage cloud, server, storage and backup platforms.
- Own the disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements related to IT.
- Provide third-line technical escalation.
- Manage infrastructure suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure infrastructure compliance with security standards.
- Mentor and develop technical staff.
- Laise with multiple third party suppliers and contractors.
- IT networking qualifications and 5+ years previous experience in an IT-based role.
- Experience of project management across a variety of disciplines.
- Knowledge of the current cyber security landscape.
- Experience of working in an education environment would be an advantage.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
- A commitment to safeguarding and providing an excellent experience for students and staff.
At Nescot, we are recruiting for an IT Infrastructure Lead to join our IT team here at Nescot College.
Benefits
- 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
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.
Nescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students 'enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed', and benefit from 'highly supportive relationships' with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are 'effective' with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place 'an effective policy for safer recruitment.'
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: 8 November 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Interviews are expected to take place on 12 November 2026.
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IT Infrastructure Lead in Ewell employer: Nescot Enterprises Ltd
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