This role would be working for one of our clients rather than directly for ramsac, we are acting as a recruitment agency in this instance.

Our Client seeks to appoint an inspirational Head of IT. The successful candidate will be joining an innovative department at an exciting time as they expand their family of schools and develop the curriculum.

This post is a superb opportunity for anyone wishing to develop their leadership career in a role which extends across a wide range of technical expertise and forms of technology.

The IT Department 

The IT Department provides all of the school IT services and networking, supporting c.2,000. The IT Department is responsible for the procurement, development, support and maintenance of equipment, system security, the hardware infrastructure, software and data systems, and the building, installation and maintenance of the computers for staff and pupil use. The school is a Microsoft-based establishment with use of Apple technology in its creative arts.

The Head of IT would be responsible for an IT team of 9 including an Applications Manager, Network Manager, and Team of Technicians.

Overall Purpose and Responsibilities

The Head of IT reports into the Deputy Bursar. The Head of IT is responsible for the day-to-day operational management and delivery of the School’s short and medium term IT goals. The Head of IT is required to work closely with teaching colleagues to ensure innovation within the classroom, thus forging the long-term strategic aims of Charterhouse to maintain its status as a world-leading boarding school and developing a similar presence in online and “blended” education.

In particular, you should expect to be responsible for:

Strategic Management

Operational Management

IT Reporting

Major Projects & Systems Requiring Support and Development

Committee Participation

Person Specification

Relevant Experience/Knowledge & Technical Competencies

The successful candidate will possess a strong track record or potential for achievement in:

• proven track record as a manager, producing accurate and reliable work to deadline, able to listen, to reach sound decisions, to prioritise conflicting demands effectively and to lead a team towards the goals of the organisation

• technically sound, with good working knowledge of standard technologies and experience in the procurement and implementation of new hardware and software systems

• experience of delivering IT-related goals, managing IT projects through to delivery

Personal Competencies / Skills

• a flexible “hands-on” approach which allows team members to develop their own specialisms and the ability to push projects forward as efficiently as possible

• capable of working with wide range of people

• strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• strong sense of customer service

• an ability to lead a team of professionals and to make decisions effectively

• we are seeking a member of staff who is personable, energetic, diplomatic and committed to delivering results

• located, or willing to locate, within reasonable commuting distance of Charterhouse

• ability to communicate to staff and Senior Management effectively will be an advantage

• strong people management skills are vital

• friendly and approachable, yet always professional in that approach