About this role
Salary: £45,800 - 51,600 per year
Requirements: Proven experience managing an IT service and leading a technical teamStrong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory and IntuneStrong understanding of networking, firewalls and infrastructureStrong understanding of cloud and hybrid environmentsStrong understanding of virtualisationStrong understanding of PowerShell and automationStrong understanding of backup, disaster recovery and business continuityAbility to manage projects, budgets and competing prioritiesComfortable working in a hands-on leadership roleAble to provide a good service to staff and students Responsibilities: Lead a busy technical support function across multiple sitesManage the Tech Support team of 5Oversee networks and infrastructureLead IT projectsManage suppliersEnsure systems are secure, reliable and fit for purposeTake responsibility for IT strategy, budgets, disaster recovery, data security and service performanceWork closely with senior leaders to plan future improvements Technologies: Active DirectoryCloudSupportMicrosoft 365PowerShellSecurityOffice 365 More:
We are a specialist recruitment company focused on non-teaching support in the education sector. We are working exclusively with a further education client in Greater London to recruit an experienced Head of IT for a hands-on leadership role. The salary is £45,800 to £51,600, with 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a 20% pension. We also offer hybrid working with 1-2 days working from home each week, based on business needs. Sponsorship is not available.
last updated 38 week of 2026