Post title: Network Manager
School: Little Barn Owls Ltd & Atelier 21 School
Location: Horsham, Crawley, Midhurst, Cuckfield
Main purpose of the job:
· To ensure that the integrity of the ICT infrastructure is maintained.
· To ensure the smooth running of the ICT support service.
· Management of the network infrastructure, servers and software.
· Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation.
· Management of the network infrastructure, servers, workstations and software.
· ICT Support requests are dealt with effectively.
· Develop and manage ICT cost centres.
· Identify, plan and cost future development and upgrades to the ICT infrastructure.
· Design and development of ICT-based administrative processes and procedures.
· Develop and maintain ICT polices in accordance with GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
· Named data protection processor.
Responsibilities
· Identify, plan and cost all future developments and upgrades of the ICT infrastructure.
· Liaise with appropriate Senior Leadership Team including Business Manager and Group Operations Officer regarding purchasing and Licencing.
· Manage user accounts.
· Ensure data protection applications are current and within the requirements of the Act.
· Responsibility for back-up systems and disaster contingencies as they affect the administration and networks.
· Advise the Senior Leadership Team on emerging technologies as appropriate.
· Advise the Senior Leadership Team on the implementation of ICT policies and procedures.
· Arrange for the repair of hardware faults with outside agencies.
· Liaison with appropriate outside agencies.
· Manage the installation of all new computer hardware including wireless, fibre optic, networks and external projects, as required.
· Manage and implement the installation of all new computer software as required.
· Arrange annual inspection and safety testing of computer equipment.
· Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the school’s computer systems, including:
o Network user database and password allocations
o Management of internet filters
· Responsibility for all planned ICT works and liaise with works and to liaise with external contractors.
· Assist staff with ICT related problems.
· Responsibility for maintaining the school’s computer inventory, insurance list and computer audit.
· Administration of the email system.
· Ensure that all ICT requests entered to the ticketing system are processed in a timely manner and staff kept up to date with progress.
· Liaise with appropriate staff on new ICT projects.
· Project manage all school ICT installations.
· Liaise with contractors in conjunction with the Site Leader (where appropriate) for new-build or refurbishment projects.
· Create, develop and maintain the school internet and intranet sites.
· Respond to specified requests from the School Leadership Team for the design and development of administrative processes and/or procedures.
· Manage remote access for staff and children’s computers and iPad’s.
· Manage of peripheral equipment such as scanners, printers, projectors etc.
· Retain password system management in accordance with the Teams database and share with Teachers for children’s passwords.
· Oversee Apple device management including support with photo storage, passwords and updates.
· Assist with Door Management security system for software updates and upgrades.
· Create, develop and maintain an asset register for the school and nurseries and track and action warranty and repairs information.
· CCTV maintenance and proposal of upgraded software or requirements which are necessary to maintain a safe premises.
Program management include (but not limited to):
· Impero – client software on Bring your Own devices.
· PaperCut – Printer software
· MS Office – all users
· Easy 4 you – install software
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Describe the experience, skills and knowledge you can bring to this role.
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
