IT Project& Infrastructure Lead
The Cam Academy Trust, Cambourne, CB23 6FR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 June 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
13 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,220.00 - £40,777.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale PO1 Points 27 to 30 . Actual salary £38,220 per annum on point 27.
IT Project& Infrastructure Lead job summary
THE VACANCY
Salary: NJC Scale PO1 Points 27 to 30 (£38,220 - £40,777 per annum FTE). Actual salary £38,220 per annum on point 27.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months. 37 hours per week. 52 weeks per year.
Start date: 1 June 2026
Place of work: Hybrid working (office base to be agreed across Trust locations)
Place of work:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project and Infrastructure Lead (IT Networks) to join our central IT team on a fixed-term basis.
This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality IT infrastructure and projects across the Trust. You will lead on the design, implementation, and improvement projects, helping to ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and fit for the future.
Working closely with the IT Operations Manager, you will combine strong technical expertise with project delivery skills to successfully deliver infrastructure improvements across multiple sites.
What you will be doing
Leading IT infrastructure and projects from planning through to delivery
Designing and implementing network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi)
across multiple locations
Improving the performance, security, and reliability of network services
Supporting the transition of projects into live operational environments
Acting as a technical specialist for infrastructure and network-related work
Working with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver successful outcomes
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong experience in IT infrastructure and networking
Has delivered technical projects or large-scale implementations
Has excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Is organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Is committed to delivering high-quality, reliable IT services
Why join us?
Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects across a growing organisation
Work within a supportive and forward-thinking IT team
Play a key role in shaping and improving IT services
Access to professional development opportunities
Hybrid working arrangements
For further details on our Trust and schools please visit our website The Cam Academy Trust - A family of schools in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, educating young people from 3-18
Further information about the job
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.
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- Multi-academy trust
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