Trust Network Manager

Post: Trust Network Manager

Pay scale:  NJC Grade 8, covering point’s 32 to 35, currently £35,745 to £38,890  (pay award pending) 

Contract: Full time, Permanent, (37 hours per week x 52 working weeks)  

Start date: As soon as possible

Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based Multi Academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools.  The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.  The Trust employs just under 800 staff across our schools and central services and we are committed to providing career opportunities and professional development which allows people to make a positive contribution to the delivery of our vision. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced  IT specialist to join our Central Trust Team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can manage and oversee the development of the Trust’s IT infrastructure, and support with the development of our digital agenda.  Experience within a Multi Academy Trust setting is desirable but not essential for the post.  

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience developing the IT infrastructure within an organisation.

• Have excellent ICT technical knowledge.

• Have previous experience of managing a team.

• Have excellent communication skills that allow you to provide advice and support to the Trust Executive, senior leaders, and key staff on a range of IT and development matters.

• Have experience of planning and implementing IT and digital projects

Candidates can find out more about the Trust and our schools via the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk  Candidates can have an informal discussion about the role with Adele France, Chief Finance and Operations Officer (Tel: 07949 757 163) or Adam Anderson, Trust Business Operations Manager (Tel: 07309 676 332).

The closing date is 9:00 am on Monday 16 August 2021 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 August 2021.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

 Further information is available by contacting Rebekah Green, Trust HR and Payroll Officer, via e-mail: recruitment@minervalearningtrust.co.uk

The application form and information pack is available on the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk   Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy as your application will not be considered.