Senior IT Technician

Your new companyJoining this thriving multi-academy trust in Preston which is continuing to grow, there will be further opportunities and career development available as the trust continues on its journey. The newly appointed Trust IT Manager has approached Hays seeking a Senior IT Technician to join the trust on a permanent basis, becoming an integral part of the IT team and wider trust support team. The trust's head office is based in Preston, and they currently have 1 secondary school and 7 primary schools as part of the trust, all based in the Preston area. The trust has a strong vision to work together to overall provide an excellent quality of education for pupils, ensuring that all individuals are valued and loved and allowing all to strive for excellence. Your new roleReporting to the IT Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high level of IT support across the trust, supporting both pupils and staff and overall contributing to the excellent teaching and learning present across the trust. On a daily basis, this will require visits to different schools which are part of the trust, across the Preston area. When on site, you will provide day to day support, which will include supporting with hardware, software and bespoke technologies, as well as supporting the central team in the delivery of IT projects. As the trust centralises their IT provision, this work will therefore involve the implementation of new systems and processes, training staff and end users on new systems and also ensuring the continuous operation of the helpdesk. The day-to-day support will include supporting infrastructure such as servers, switching, cloud-based platforms and telephony systems. You will be reporting on any required maintenance, upgrades and updates to management, as well as the ordering and procurement of new IT equipment as and when required. As Senior IT Technician, you will also be working closely with the IT Manager around cybersecurity as this continues to be a hot topic in the education sector. What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be joining a thriving organisation which can offer further training and development and, therefore, further career opportunities. You will receive a competitive salary of between £31,000 and £35,000 dependent on the level of experience and which sectors you have worked in previously, and you will also have the opportunity to work from home. In addition, you will gain access to the local government pension scheme and an attractive trust wide benefits package. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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