Job Title: IT Manager
Company: Planet Education Networks (PEN)
Location: Canary Wharf, London (E14, 9FJ)
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (Depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, ONSITE (Monday - Friday)
Experience: Minimum 8 years in IT Management
Immediate Start
About Planet Education Networks (PEN):
Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a leading educational institution with a commitment to providing quality education across its expanding network of campuses in the UK. With 8 campuses currently operational and 10 more scheduled to launch this year, PEN is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages learning, innovation, and technological advancement.
Job Description:
As an IT Manager at Planet Education Networks, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and enhancing the IT infrastructure across our growing network of campuses. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 8 years of proven experience in IT management, with a focus on training, documentation, team building, and technical expertise.
Responsibilities:
Campus Site Inspections:
• Travel to various campuses for site inspections to assess IT infrastructure and ensure compliance with company standards.
Training and Development:
• Conduct training sessions for colleagues to enhance their technical skills.
• Develop training materials and technical documentation to ensure a consistent understanding of IT processes and procedures.
Team Building:
• Build and lead a team of specialized IT specialists.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Technical Expertise (system administration + cloud):
• Demonstrate proficiency in Office 365 administration.
• Administer Microsoft Azure systems effectively.
• Possess strong networking knowledge to address and resolve network-related issues.
IT Infrastructure Management:
• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of IT systems.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data, systems, and networks.
Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their IT needs and provide effective solutions.
• Communicate regularly with campus staff and management to address IT-related concerns.
Problem Resolution:
• Respond promptly to IT issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Implement proactive measures to prevent recurring problems.
Project Management:
• Manage IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Requirements:
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in IT management.
• Willingness to travel to various campuses for site inspections.
• Experience in training colleagues and building specialized IT teams.
• Proficient in Office 365 administration and Microsoft Azure system administration.
• Strong networking knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
Benefits:
• Private medical (health) insurance with BUPA
• Annual leave (5.6 weeks), including bank holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts
• Retail discount schemes
• Cinema discounts
• Grocery discounts
• Cycle to work
• Investing and savings opportunities
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
• Financial wellbeing education
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness
