Interim IT Manager

Your new company A large and growing Multi-Academy Trust in the North West is seeking an experienced Interim IT Manager to support a significant period of transformation and growth. The Trust is currently undertaking a major centralisation programme across its education settings and is preparing to onboard additional primary schools into the Trust structure.With a clear vision to create a more centralised and strategic IT function, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping IT services across multiple sites while supporting ongoing change initiatives and operational delivery.Your new role As Interim IT Manager, you will report directly to the Head of IT and provide both operational and project leadership across the Trust''s IT estate.You will support a range of strategic technology initiatives including the centralisation of IT services, integration of new schools, stakeholder engagement with existing MSP providers and the ongoing modernisation of infrastructure and systems.Key responsibilities will include:Supporting the delivery of the Trust''s IT centralisation programme.Managing relationships with schools, stakeholders and third-party IT providers.Providing leadership and guidance to IT support teams and technical staff.Supporting the onboarding and transition of new schools into the Trust.Assisting with future TUPE and service transition activities.Ensuring high levels of IT service delivery and user support.Supporting cloud-first technology ..... full job details .....