Total 6 Manager level Information Technology job vacancies in Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6YD

IT Hardware & Software Management 1. Assume responsibility for the support, management and administration of the local area network, VoIP, and networked services. This includes configuration management, and the co-ordination of upgrades and releases to software and firmware.2. Take responsibility for network security, protect the Trust from unauthorised access to its networked services and systems, and prevent access to unauthorised IT services from staff attached to the Trusts IT resources. Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of the rules relating to firewall permissions.3. Participate in the configuration and implementation of new network equipment in association with other colleagues or with external IT suppliers.4. Liaise with colleagues in the estates department in connection with the utilisation of network cabling closets, ensuring that network hubs, routers and cable trays are identified, located, secured and accessible.5. Liaise with colleagues in other health and social organisations in the development of Warrington-wide single infrastructure.6. Ensure that the Department always has access to comprehensive and up-to-date network documentation.7. Manage essential disruptions to service and other scheduled downtime, liaising with external suppliers, other IT colleagues and ensuring adequate communication with all impacted service users.8. Provide support and advice to members of the technical services team by participating in escalation procedures with respect to the diagnosis and remediation of technical problems.9. Provide technical support, software support and operational assistance to users of network and VoIP services within the Trust.10. Install communications equipment and links between various computer systems and other devices. This will involve liaison with outside suppliers in technically complex issues.11. Take responsibility for the oversight and implementation of designated network infrastructure projects in association with external IT suppliers.12. Responsible for the upkeep of the network and VoIP equipment within the Trusts two data centres.13. Be a member of the senior IT on-call team on a rota basis for support outside of normal working hours to support the Trusts named critical systems, and to assist colleagues, who are on call if required. IT Strategy and Standards 1. Contribute to the development of the Trusts Information Technology Strategy and the IT Digital Services Plan.2. Organise and manage all work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Trusts Digital Policies and standards, with special attention being paid to compliance with the Information Security Management Standards.3. Ensure that ISO 27001 documentation is kept up-to-date including knowledge bases relating to the IT department.4. Keep abreast of new technology and best practice in the IT environment and contribute towards the improvement and development of all standards, procedures, and quality control mechanisms.5. Provide significant contribution to the design of business continuity policies and procedures. Work in close collaboration with the IT Infrastructure Manger in ensuring robust plans exist as part of disaster recovery and continuity planning.6. Contribute to the development of department standards and ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant departmental protocols and policies.7. Ensure that all relevant documentation, such as functional specifications, change control details etc., is maintained electronically, in an up-to-date state, on the Digital services shared areas, and is readily available, across the network, to other colleagues. Staff Supervision, Training & Development 1. Manage staff in the Network Team, ensuring that their skills are effectively utilised, work is appropriately prioritised, and their potential is developed through relevant coaching and support.2. Deputise for the Server Manager across the full range of his/her responsibilities.3. Participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan for those staff who are directly supervised.4. Develop and extend expertise in the effective utilisation of new software products designed to assist the diagnosis and rectification of IT related problems.5. Conduct the recruitment and induction of Network Team staff.6. Undertake the sickness, absence and performance management of Network Team staff.7. Co-ordinate and monitor the work of the site-based technical services team to ensure that objectives relating to IT Operational support are met.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lymm High School is a well-established, 11-18 school with over 1950 students (360 in the 6th form) and exceptional resources, including 28 acres of beautiful grounds, a swimming pool, leisure complex and our own residential centre in Anglesey. We have a strong track record of excellent exam results, with a Progress 8 score of +0.6 last year and equally strong results at KS5. As well as the academic excellence, we are a school who actively promote engagement in wider school life; our extra-curricular opportunities are extensive and are highly valued.

Lymm High School is also a lovely place in which to work; in addition to our good fortune with our physical surroundings, staff are exceptionally positive, committed and supportive. The potential here is immense and we are determined to keep moving forwards.

The Food Technology Department has 3 members of staff teaching KS3 Food and Nutrition, KS4 Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering and KS5 BTEC Hospitality. The department boasts three state-of-the-art industrial standard catering kitchens, soon to be four following some refurbishment work over the summer. The department offers excellent facilities and equipment for the teaching of Food Technology, including a fully functioning training restaurant for KS4 & KS5 pupils.

The standard of outcomes produced is incredible and reflects the strength of the department and skill of the students. Results have been consistently strong at both KS4 and KS5, with a progress score above +1 in both 2022 and 2023 in Level 1/2 Hospitality and Catering. The department is supported by a full-time technician and is committed to a full enrichment programme, offering a variety of clubs in addition to domestic and overseas trips where in the past 2 years students have visited Paris and Berlin.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed leader and team player, who has the ability to teach Food Technology up to KS5. Your level of experience is less important to us than your willingness to learn and your drive and determination to improve outcomes and provision for young people.

If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work and why the post itself is so exciting, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a phone call or a visit. Contact recruitment@lymmhigh.org.uk with any queries.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for application: 19th July 2024

Interview Date: tbc

What the school offers its staff

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

A unique and incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen with a growing Global Insurance Company who are looking for a Technical Underwriting Manager. They are looking for someone to head up the technology, cyber and media underwriting division for the regional market and be the face of the company for these particular products.

We are recruiting for a Managing Underwriter to build and grow the regional market while ensuring that relationships continue to flourish with local access to the underwriting team. You will have exposure in setting the company's strategy and also be involved in relaunching / building further products in the future.

We are looking to speak to individuals that have a vast amount of experience in underwriting one of the products (Cyber, Technology or Media) whether exclusively or as part of a combined product coverage. We are also looking to speak to individuals that have the market reach/good client relationships.

This is a really unique opportunity where you will be able to put your own stamp on the regional market as well as having full autonomy while being supported by the other offices.

This role offers a very competitive salary with the opportunity to grow the regional offices. We are ideally looking for someone to be based in either Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.

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A unique and incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen with a growing Global Insurance Company who are looking for a Technical Underwriting Manager. They are looking for someone to head up the technology, cyber and media underwriting division for the regional market and be the face of the company for these particular products.

We are recruiting for a Managing Underwriter to build and grow the regional market while ensuring that relationships continue to flourish with local access to the underwriting team. You will have exposure in setting the company's strategy and also be involved in relaunching / building further products in the future.

We are looking to speak to individuals that have a vast amount of experience in underwriting one of the products (Cyber, Technology or Media) whether exclusively or as part of a combined product coverage. We are also looking to speak to individuals that have the market reach/good client relationships.

This is a really unique opportunity where you will be able to put your own stamp on the regional market as well as having full autonomy while being supported by the other offices.

This role offers a very competitive salary with the opportunity to grow the regional offices. We are ideally looking for someone to be based in either Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.

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SUBJECT LEADER FOR ICT/ COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS STUDIES
MPR/UPR & TLR2A & RECRUITMENT/ RETENTION ALLOWANCE (£2,000)
REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Subject Leader for ICT/ Computer Science & Business Studies, who will inspire other teachers to develop their practice. The role of the Subject Leader is essential in our drive to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning in every classroom, through individual coaching and mentoring and delivering CPD or training as required.

You will:
Work closely with the SLT to drive forward teaching and learning across the department
Be proactive, creative, adaptive and intelligent in bringing the best out of all members of the team
Use your love of computing, along with excellent coaching and mentoring abilities, to collaboratively build a culture of academic excellence in ICT & Computer Science, in which every child believes they can succeed
Take up opportunities to work more widely across the school as part of the Teaching and Learning team
Be committed to the school’s Christian values and ethos
Be a dedicated colleague who will contribute positively to the school community

Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 co-educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from the school website. Application forms, together with a covering letter, should be returned to Mrs F Lloyd Personnel Officer. Email whsrecruitment@woodchurchhigh.com. We do not accept CVs and approaches from recruitment agencies. If you do not hear by 22nd January 2024, you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education general online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of race, sex, age or disability.

Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing access to ‘privacy notices’ to individuals where we are processing their personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school. Please access this notice via the following link: https://www.woodchurchhigh.com/docs/Policies/PrivacyNoticeJobApplicants-09-12-20.pdf

Closing Date: Monday, 15th January 2024 - 9.00am

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Experienced Team Manager is required to manage a busy MASH Team.

The MASH team screen all safeguarding contacts and complete S42 enquires.

The Team Manager is responsible to lead a team of Experienced Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners ensuring risks are appropriately managed and social work practice meets the required standards.