Digital Services Manager

Voyage Education Partnership, Boston, PE21 9HB

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £44,253.00 - £54,143.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 10 - 11

Digital Services Manager job summary

Lead Digital Transformation Across a Growing Multi-Academy Trust

Voyage Education Partnership is seeking an ambitious, experienced and forward-thinking Digital Services Manager to lead the operational delivery of our digital infrastructure, technology services and cyber security provision across the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled technology leader to shape and deliver a modern, secure, cloud-first digital environment that supports teaching, learning and business operations across our academies.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Team, Headteachers and Trustees, you will be responsible for leading the Trust's Digital Services Team, driving technology innovation, managing cyber security and ensuring that digital services remain secure, reliable and resilient.

About the Role

As Digital Services Manager, you will provide operational leadership for all aspects of the Trust's digital infrastructure and technology services, including:

• Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft Defender environments.
• Network infrastructure, connectivity, telephony and end-user computing services.
• Cyber security strategy, incident response, vulnerability management and cyber resilience.
• IT service management and customer-focused support services across all schools and central teams.
• Digital transformation programmes and infrastructure modernisation projects.
• Digital procurement, supplier management and technology investment planning.
• Business continuity, disaster recovery and organisational resilience activities.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in supporting the Trust's continued development and ensuring technology remains a strategic enabler for educational excellence and operational effectiveness.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a confident and inspirational leader who can combine strong technical expertise with outstanding service delivery and stakeholder management skills.

You will have:

• Significant experience leading digital services, infrastructure operations and technology delivery within a complex multi-site organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, Teams and Exchange Online.
• Strong cyber security expertise and experience of managing enterprise security controls and incident response activities.
• Experience managing network infrastructure, enterprise wireless environments and firewall technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate complex technical issues into clear advice for non-technical audiences.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications such as Microsoft certifications, ITIL, cyber security certifications or project management qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Join Voyage Education Partnership?

Voyage Education Partnership is a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust serving communities across Lincolnshire. We are committed to providing outstanding education and ensuring that every child can thrive.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a modern Microsoft cloud-first technology environment.
• A key strategic leadership role within a successful and growing Trust.
• Investment in professional development and learning opportunities.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where operationally appropriate.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the education and life chances of children and young people.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Voyage Education Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Voyage Education Partnership website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/voyage-education-partnership

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