IT Network Manager

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role
• Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi
• Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD
• Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management
• A proven background in resolving complex technical issues
• Experience delivering technical projects successfully
• A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with HPE / Aruba networking is particularly relevant
• Experience managing or mentoring technical engineers is particularly relevant
• Experience working with external suppliers and contractors is particularly relevant
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery and cyber security solutions is particularly relevant
• Previous experience in education or a school environment is particularly relevant

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage our network and infrastructure estate
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues
• Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration
• Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure
• Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services
• Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune
• Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives
• Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Aruba
• Azure
• Cloud
• Firewall
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Intune
• Network
• Security
• SharePoint
• Office 365

More:

We are working with one of Londons most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager into a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You will have real ownership of a complex technical estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role reports to our Director of Digital Strategy and IT. The package includes a Monday to Thursday schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm, additional hours as reasonably required, 28 days annual leave, and bank holidays plus Christmas closure.

last updated 36 week of 2026