IT Infrastructure Lead

North East Surrey College of Technology, North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • IT support
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: 48,000 to 52,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with:

• IT networking qualifications and 5+ years previous experience in an IT-based role.
• Experience of project management across a variety of disciplines.
• Knowledge of the current cyber security landscape.
• Experience of working in an education environment would be an advantage.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and providing an excellent experience for students and staff.

What the college offers its staff

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Blue Light Discount
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site
• Eye care voucher

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, maintenance and development of the College's infrastructure.
• Own infrastructure architecture, standards and documentation.
• Lead major infrastructure projects.
• Manage cloud, server, storage and backup platforms.
• Own the disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements related to IT.
• Provide third-line technical escalation.
• Manage infrastructure suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with security standards.
• Mentor and develop technical staff.
• Liaise with multiple third party suppliers and contractors.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About North East Surrey College of Technology

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North East Surrey College of Technology website
• Email address: jobs@nescot.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-east-surrey-college-of-technology

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