Hub IT Business Partner

E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced, IT Business Partner to lead our IT team across a group of our academies in and around the north (Currently Oldham, Manchester & Sheffield)

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic IT leadership, ensuring the reliable operation of IT systems, and managing a team of IT professionals to deliver excellent customer service. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector through the Trusts Digital strategy by facilitating seamless technology integration in our academies. 

The contract on offer is permanent and full time, with an actual salary ranging from £41,496 - £46,549.

• Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of IT professionals, including IT Managers, Technicians, network managers, and support staff, across a group of academies. 

• Strategic Planning: Working in harmony with the Trusts Strategy, implement IT strategies aligned with the educational objectives and goals of the academies. 

• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance, security, and optimisation of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and devices. 

• Project Management: Plan and execute IT projects, such as hardware and software upgrades, network enhancements, and system deployments along with the National Infrastructure & Project Manager. 

• Technical Support: Provide additional technical support and troubleshooting to resolve IT-related issues within the academies. 

• Budget Management: Manage the academies IT budget effectively, ensuring cost-efficient use of resources. 

• Training and Development: Foster the professional growth of team members through training, coaching, and performance evaluations. 

• Policy Development: Support with the development and enforcement of IT policies and procedures to maintain a secure and compliant IT environment. 

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including hardware and software inventory, network diagrams, and user manuals. 

Please refer to the full job description and person specification included in this advert for further information regarding the job specifics.

Trust Benefits

Some of the benefits offered by the Trust are as follows:

• 31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme an app
• Market leading personal development and training plans to further your career

Part of the E-ACT family

Our E-ACT Academies are proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd November 2023 at 18:00. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the confirmed interview date directly.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.