IT & Systems Technician

We are working with the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) who have an exciting opportunity available for a passionate and technically proficient individual to join the team as an IT & Systems Technician on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be the first port of call for technical support across the organisation as well as administering the day-to-day IT infrastructure, looking after our digital environment to ensure it is fit for purpose. As well as this, you will support the development of an IAPS digital strategy through your technical knowledge and ability to make change happen. Ideally, you will have an interest or experience in data management and be able to ensure our and our members’ data is secure.

You may be already working in a mid-level IT role and are ready to take on greater responsibility or a new challenge. You will be someone with your own ideas and an eagerness to see things done well. You will have a flexible approach to your work and demonstrate exceptional time-management skills to be able to work on planned activity as well as provide on-demand support to colleagues.

It’s common for candidates to rule themselves out of applying if they don’t perfectly match a role’s criteria – we’re more interested in potential than a perfect match of skills or experience and know that the right attitude trumps both.

About IAPS

IAPS is the Association for world-class prep and junior Headteachers. It works to support its members in their efforts to lead excellent schools and deliver the highest standards of education and care to their pupils.

We offer a professional working environment with a positive ‘team’ ethos and atmosphere, as well as an attractive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

· Administer the day-to-day IT infrastructure ensuring:

o High availability of key systems to support our operations;

o Data is securely accessible to authorised users and effectively protected from intrusion or loss;

o End-users are well supported with appropriate, resilient devices and services;

o Cloud services are well managed and maintained, supporting the organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency.

· Own the relationship with key suppliers, including any outsourced IT support and providers of CRM, website and Office productivity software.

· Support the development of an IAPS digital strategy, using your knowledge and vision for what might be possible to help the organisation to evolve its processes and systems.

· Work with colleagues to support their secure and effective use of IT systems, providing advice, guidance and training as required.

· Maintaining and securing IAPS’ systems and data through:

o Ensuring adherence to all policies and keeping these up to date;

o Helping to identify, assess and manage risks to ensure the security of networks, equipment and data from malicious activities;

o Working with third parties to implement, maintain and monitor appropriate security measures;

o Supporting the Data Controller with enquiries and issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

· High level of technical proficiency, with experience of managing IT systems in an office environment.

· Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (ideally including Dynamics).

· Ability to advise senior managers on appropriate, proportionate solutions and systems.

· Good working knowledge of GDPR, cyber and data security measures.

· The ability to work as part of a fast-paced, high-performing team whilst being comfortable working without direction and using own initiative to problem-solve.

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to excellence.

· Ability to manage competing priorities to demanding timescales.

· Ability to learn new skills quickly.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be our IT & Systems Technician, please click ‘Apply’ today.

IAPS is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and wishes to encourage applications from individuals from a diversity of backgrounds. IAPS will ensure that all applicants receive equal consideration irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

No agencies please.