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IT Support, Team Lead (On-site MSP)

Penrith
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IT Support, Team Lead (On-site MSP)

Penrith

£40,000 to £50,000 + Profit Sharing + Company Events + Sick Pay + School Holiday + Company Pension Scheme + Overtime

Are you an IT Support Technician or similar looking to lead a small team that solves IT related issues for the education sector ranging from building servers to cybersecurity.

Do you want a Monday to Friday, site-based role where you will lead a small team of IT Field Engineers to help progress education through the power of technology. This opportunity gives you the chance to become the key figure in supporting schools around Cumbria, being the highest point of command in the area.

On Offer is the chance for a seasoned IT Support Technician to join a distinguished company which is partnered with over 500 schools and recognised as a world class employer. This industry leading company has over 40 years of experience and offers premium services across the UK. In this role there are also additional training on offer to help expand your skills.

In this role you will manage a team of field engineer technicians in supporting a range of schools with issues such as networking, digital transformation, cybersecurity, strategic planning and many more IT related issues. As an IT support leader, you will be expected to be the last line of defence against these issues offering premium solutions and decisions. As a team leader, you will also be expected to manage and monitor you team to ensure smooth operations.

The Ideal IT Support Team lead would be seasoned veteran in offering IT related issues, such as building servers, Windows and Azure Active Directories as well as network troubleshooting skills for various networking protocols and technologies. You will also be expected to be competent in your leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate would also preferably have experience in the education sector.

The Role:

On-site Support
Various IT tasks such as building servers, networking and cybersecurity
General problem solving
Leading a team of IT Field EngineersThe Person:

IT Support Experience
Strong Leadership and communication skills
Happy to work on site
Within 20 miles from job site
Pass DBS checkKeywords: IT Support, Education Sector, Networking, Server management, Active Directories, Communication, Leadership

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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