ARE YOU A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IT SPECIALIST LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?

BET is one of the South’s leading Multi Academy Trusts with a mission to operate a forward-thinking, modern IT infrastructure to support over 12,000 students and 1,500 staff at our excellent schools.
The role will involve overseeing IT management, operations, strategy, and infrastructure to ensure smooth functioning of all technology-related aspects within the organisation.
The Director of IT will work with Central Team colleagues including, but not exclusively, the Digital Strategy lead, Director of Education, Chief Financial Operations Officer and our external IT support provider to define and deliver the IT strategy for Bohunt Education Trust across our 10 sites.
You will lead and develop a well-resourced IT Support team across the schools who provide IT support to our staff and pupils. This is a central role, vital to our schools aims and the efficient running of the Schools IT systems.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled IT professional who is up to date with current and emerging best practices and has the ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the business. You will have hands-on technical experience and will lead and manage a team to ensure effective, efficient and professional service delivery. You will have a strong technical IT background with experience of server and network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services and ideally supporting a 1:1 device programme. You will have experience of strategic planning and implementing IT projects on time and on budget.
This position would suit someone experienced in working in an educational setting perhaps as an IT Manager in a single academy trust looking to expand your role, however educational experience is not essential. We seek a knowledgeable, highly adaptive problem solver with an excellent understanding of high-level customer service and IT mastery.
The selected candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills who is capable of thinking strategically. You will be an effective leader who can lead from the front and contribute to the day-to-day support provided to staff and pupils.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Synamon Harvey-Forrester, Chief Finance and Operations Officer (). For an application pack please click here https://www.bohunttrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/
To apply, please go to https://www.bohunttrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/and download the Application form for Support staff. This should be emailed to . CVs will not be accepted.
Bohunt Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,321.00-£56,731.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liphook GU30 7NY
Application deadline: 17/03/2025
Expected start date: 01/04/202

Please refer the Job description for details