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We are recruiting an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the technology strategy and IT service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust comprising ten primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This senior leadership opportunity offers a salary of £66k, two days working from home, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, a generous 15% pension contribution and free onsite parking. Location: North Bristol, South Gloucestershire Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £66,000 Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days working from home About the role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver a Trust wide digital and technology strategy that supports teaching, learning and the continued growth of the organisation. You will lead and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers, overseeing technology services across ten schools and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, resilient and aligned with the needs of students and staff. The Trust is entering an exciting period of digital development, including the opening of a new school operating within a fully Microsoft environment. You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, improving digital capability and ensuring technology delivers measurable educational and operational value. Key responsibilities - Develop and deliver the Trust wide digital and technology strategy - Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers - Oversee IT services across ten primary and secondary schools - Ensure technology services are secure, reliable, scalable and cost effective - Lead the development of cyber security, information governance and business continuity arrangements - Oversee Microsoft 365 platforms including Intune, Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint and Purview - Provide strategic technology advice to senior leaders, Trustees and key stakeholders - Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts and external technology partners - Lead major technology projects and digital transformation programmes - Establish clear service standards, performance measures and risk controls - Ensure technology supports high quality teaching, learning, safeguarding and inclusion - Promote continuous improvement and a strong customer service culture across the IT function About you You will be an experienced IT leader with a proven background in managing technology services within a complex, multi site organisation. You will have: - Significant IT leadership and team management experience - Experience developing and delivering digital or technology strategies - Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange and SharePoint - Experience leading cyber security, infrastructure and service improvement initiatives - A successful track record of managing budgets, suppliers and technology contracts - Experience delivering transformation projects across multiple locations - Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills - The ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences - Strong leadership skills and the ability to remain calm during major incidents or periods of change Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or another multi-site public sector environment would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Department for Education digital standards, Cyber Essentials, Power Platform, Copilot or other artificial intelligence platforms would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT leader to shape the future technology strategy of a growing educational organisation and make a genuine difference to students and staff across the Trust. Apply today to be considered for this Director of Information Technology opportunity.

A growing technology consultancy is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead new business acquisition across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and closing complex commercial deals whilst being rewarded through a highly attractive uncapped commission structure. Ongar, Essex Office based £40,000 basic salary + £40,000 OTE commission (Total OTE £80,000) Uncapped commission Healthcare and pension You will act as the organisation's primary market hunter, responsible for generating new business opportunities and converting prospects into long-term customers. Managing the complete sales cycle, you will engage senior decision-makers, develop new client relationships, and work alongside the Head of Commercial Operations on strategic proposals and public sector tender opportunities. Key responsibilities include: - Identifying and engaging new corporate and enterprise prospects across the UK - Generating opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, social selling, networking and other outbound sales activities - Managing inbound enquiries and ensuring rapid response and conversion of qualified opportunities - Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue targets - Managing complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles from qualification through to contract execution - Leading commercial discussions, negotiations and closing activities - Supporting the preparation of high-value corporate proposals and public sector tender submissions - Utilising platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify target accounts and opportunities - Maintaining accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales reporting - Working closely with internal teams to support business growth and customer success objectives The successful candidate will have: - A minimum of 3-5 years' B2B sales experience within SaaS, professional services, managed services, technology solutions or similar commercial environments - A proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding new business sales targets - Strong experience in cold prospecting, lead generation and outbound business development - Experience managing complex sales opportunities involving multiple stakeholders - Excellent negotiation, objection handling and closing skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage director and executive-level decision-makers - Experience working within a fast-paced SME or growth-focused organisation - Strong CRM, pipeline management and forecasting skills - A high level of organisation, resilience and self-motivation - A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays - The ability to achieve and maintain industry certifications including Google Cloud Digital Leader, Google Workspace Sales, Microsoft 365 Business Fundamentals, Adobe and Sophos accreditations What we offer: - £40,000 basic salary - £40,000 commission at 100% target achievement - Total On-Target Earnings of £80,000 - Strictly uncapped commission structure - Commission accelerators for exceeding quarterly and annual targets - Team performance commission linked to company resell targets - Healthcare plan - Pension scheme - 35-hour working week - Ongoing training, professional development and certification opportunities - Opportunities to travel and meet customers across the UK

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Manager to join a highly regarded education organisation in South Wiltshire. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000 DOE, 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a generous pension, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, gym membership options, cycle to work and car lease schemes, retail discounts and ongoing professional development. Working as part of a collaborative IT team, you will take responsibility for the IT infrastructure, networks, cyber security and core systems. You will also lead a small technical team and help deliver an ambitious digital strategy that supports teaching, learning and the wider school community. About the role As IT Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management, security, reliability and performance of the technology environment. This is a hands on IT management position combining technical infrastructure expertise, project delivery and team leadership. It would suit someone who enjoys resolving complex technical issues, improving IT services and supporting the development of technical colleagues. Key responsibilities - Manage and maintain the school's IT infrastructure, servers, switches, routers and network environment - Ensure the security, resilience and availability of core IT systems - Lead infrastructure upgrades and technology improvement projects - Manage staff and pupil device deployment - Support Windows Server, Microsoft technologies and key applications - Maintain backup, cyber security and disaster recovery processes - Line manage, support and mentor IT Technicians - Oversee the IT Service Desk, asset management and technical documentation - Work closely with senior leadership to support the school's Digital Strategy - Manage third party technology suppliers and service providers where required About you You will have previous experience managing complex IT infrastructure and network environments, together with strong technical knowledge across networking, servers, cyber security and Microsoft technologies. You should also have: - Strong networking knowledge, including switches, routers and wireless technologies - Experience supporting Windows Server and Microsoft environments - Experience delivering infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation projects - Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities - Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring technical staff - Relevant IT qualifications or equivalent commercial experience Experience within a school, college, university or wider education environment would be advantageous but is not essential. This position may suit an experienced IT Manager, IT Network Manager, Infrastructure Manager, IT Systems Manager, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Senior IT Engineer seeking their next opportunity within the education sector. Apply today for immediate consideration.