13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 June 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    3 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • IT support

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent  

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£42,951 - £46,416 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • University and Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds
  • 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year- Permanent
  • Commencing September 2026
  • Salary: £42,951- £46,416 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Eastern Education Group have a newly created role that establishes clear ownership of technology portfolio governance across the Group, ensuring that digital investment is actively managed, optimised and aligned to strategic priorities. The Technology Portfolio Manager will oversee a complex, multi-site digital estate spanning device fleets, software platforms, identity and access management, and utilisation data. The role reflects the scale the Group has reached, where continuous oversight is essential to control costs, reduce duplication and maintain a secure, efficient environment.

The postholder will influence how millions of pounds of technology investment are deployed, using data-driven insight to guide decisions on devices, software and digital services. By monitoring utilisation, leading regular technology reviews, and maintaining a single, authoritative view of the estate, they will identify inefficiencies, support smarter procurement, and ensure value for money. Close collaboration with IT, Finance, Procurement and curriculum teams will ensure that technology decisions are aligned with organisational needs and architectural standards.

In addition, the role will lead key enabling initiatives that shape the Group’s future digital environment, including device optimisation, softwarerationalisationand identity modernisation such as Single Sign-On and role-based access control. It will introduce structured assurance processes across sites to ensure consistent deployment, effectiveutilisationand alignment with curriculum delivery. Overall, the position offers the opportunity to embed stronger governance, improve security and user experience, and deliver a more sustainable and scalable digital ecosystem.

What the school offers its staff

  • Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Access to various memberships and discount schemes
  • Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
  • Funded subject course development for your role
  • Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
  • Career progression opportunities

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Email address
recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
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Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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