Interim ICT Systems and Network Manager

Hours: 36.50 hours, all year round

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Salary: NPO2 - NPO3 29: 35 (£39,862 - £46,142) FTE

Location: Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2NH

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Date: W/c 22nd June 2026

Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 15th Jun, 2026

We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking ICT Manager to lead and stabilise our ICT operations during a period of significant organisational change. As we transition to an external fully managed ICT Service, this interim role will provide essential leadership, technical expertise and continuity, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient and fully operational.

The successful candidate will oversee the ICT Support Team, manage a complex hybrid network environment, and drive improvements in cyber security, service delivery and digital capability across the school. You will work closely with senior leaders to support strategic ICT planning, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure that staff and students receive a high quality, responsive ICT service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is confident managing change, and can balance hands on technical work with strategic oversight.

• A strong technical leader with experience managing complex ICT networks
• Expertise in cyber security, incident response and safeguarding technologies
• Experience leading ICT teams and developing staff
• Ability to support organisational change, particularly during centralisation
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to outstanding service

• A supportive and collaborative school community
• Investment in ICT infrastructure and professional development
• The opportunity to shape and stabilise ICT operations during a key transition
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Onsite free parking