Tradewind Recruitment

Assistant IT Manager (Permanent) Location: Greater Manchester Salary: 33,500 - 36,600 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent Full Time Assistant IT Manager - Education Sector Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a successful education organisation seeking an experienced Assistant IT Manager to join their growing technology team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT professional who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on technical support with team leadership. Working across a number of school sites, you'll play a key role in ensuring staff and students benefit from secure, reliable and innovative technology solutions. No two days are the same. From overseeing infrastructure projects and supporting network performance to mentoring IT support staff and driving service improvements, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding ICT service. Key Responsibilities Support the IT Manager in the day-to-day delivery of ICT services across multiple education sites. Provide technical leadership and guidance to on-site IT Support Technicians. Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software and networking issues. Maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 services. Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network infrastructure including switches, wireless networks and firewalls. Lead on device deployments, upgrades and lifecycle management. Monitor system performance and implement improvements to maximise reliability and security. Support the planning and delivery of IT projects across multiple locations. Ensure backup procedures, disaster recovery processes and cyber security standards are maintained. Build strong working relationships with school leaders and staff, providing excellent customer service and technical advice. Maintain accurate technical documentation, asset registers and operational procedures. About You We're looking for someone who combines excellent technical knowledge with strong organisational and communication skills. You'll ideally have experience of: Supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments. Microsoft 365 administration. Active Directory, Group Policy and user management. Network administration including TCP/IP, switching and wireless technologies. Virtualisation technologies and endpoint management. Hardware support across desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Leading or mentoring an IT support team. You will also: Have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. Be confident managing competing priorities across multiple locations. Enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, as regular travel between sites is an essential part of the role. What's on Offer? Permanent, full-time position. Competitive salary based on experience. Generous annual leave entitlement. Pension scheme. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Career progression within a growing organisation. The opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting technology that enhances education. Apply Today If you're an experienced IT professional looking to progress into a leadership role within education, we'd love to hear from you, please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Assistant IT Manager Location: Bolton, Bury, & Halifax (Multi-site) Salary: 34,000 - 36,500 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time Permanent Start Date: ASAP Assistant IT Manager - Multi-Academy School Group Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a successful and expanding group of schools to recruit an experienced Assistant IT Manager . This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to take the next step in their career, supporting multiple education settings and helping to deliver reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions. Working alongside the IT Manager, you'll help oversee day-to-day ICT operations across several school sites, providing leadership to onsite technicians while ensuring staff and students have access to high-quality IT services that enhance teaching, learning and business operations. The Role As Assistant IT Manager, you will: Support the management of IT services across multiple school sites. Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT Technicians. Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support where required. Assist with planning, implementing and maintaining ICT infrastructure. Ensure systems remain secure, reliable and compliant with relevant standards. Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and endpoint management. Monitor network performance and resolve infrastructure issues. Assist with hardware procurement, deployment and asset management. Support disaster recovery, backups and business continuity planning. Work closely with school leadership teams to identify technology improvements. Contribute to IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations and new technology rollouts. Maintain documentation and ensure ICT policies and procedures are followed. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has: Previous experience in an IT support or infrastructure role, ideally within education. Experience supervising or mentoring IT staff. Strong knowledge of: Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory & Group Policy Microsoft 365 Networking (Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP) Endpoint management Hardware troubleshooting Excellent communication and customer service skills. The ability to prioritise workloads across multiple sites. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between schools is required. In Return Tradewind Recruitment can offer: Competitive salary. Permanent full-time opportunity. Ongoing professional development. Opportunity to work within a collaborative education environment. Varied and rewarding role with genuine career progression. Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process. How to Apply If you're an experienced IT professional looking to make a real impact within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV, or contact Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.