Senior IT Administrator (On-site)
Within the range of £37,560 to £43,269 per annum
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
*Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
We require an experienced IT Administrator with a demonstrable track record of managing and supporting a wide range of enterprise IT systems and services. The role demands strong technical expertise in Windows Server and desktop environments, network and firewall administration, cyber security, and backup and recovery technologies. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing a range of critical IT services, including telephony and print management. The post holder will undertake line management responsibilities and provide technical leadership, mentoring and day-to-day supervision for designated members of the team.
Based primarily at our Ipswich campus, the successful candidate will occasionally be required to travel to the College's other sites, including Suffolk Rural (Otley), Halesworth, and Leiston.
The post holder will work closely with the wider IT Services team to ensure that College devices comply with the College's IT security policies and are appropriately secured against unauthorised software execution, configuration changes and tampering.
This role will suit an independent, thorough and adaptable individual who learns quickly and enjoys resolving complex technical challenges. The successful candidate will also be an effective and reliable team member, committed to helping IT Services provide students and staff with a secure, modern and dependable IT environment.
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Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026, midnight
Interview Date: Week commencing 16th November
We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
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The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
Senior IT Administrator (on-site) in Ipswich employer: Suffolk New College
Suffolk New College Ipswich is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of construction and building services. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on enhancing learning experiences across multiple campuses, staff are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects like the Sizewell C site expansion. The college's supportive culture and emphasis on strategic curriculum planning make it an attractive place for those seeking a rewarding career in education.
