IT and BID Consultant ​/ Education Services - Belfast ​/ Hybrid

Posted: 06/08/26 Reference: Type:
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Consultant Salary: £600 - £675 Daily Inside IR35

Location:

City, Belfast

Description:

Educational SME
- Belfast/Hybrid - 600 - 675 per day
- Education / IT Consultant Position Description Our client is looking to strengthen its existing team with an experienced Northern Ireland Education Subject Matter Expert. This advisory role will provide practical insight into the Northern Ireland education system and help ensure that our technology propositions and services reflect the needs of schools, educators, learners and education stakeholders. You may be an education professional with strong technology knowledge, or a technology professional with substantial experience in Northern Ireland education.

You will bring sector credibility, sound judgement and the ability to translate education needs into clear guidance for multidisciplinary teams. The anticipated start date is September 2026. Educational SME
- Belfast/Hybrid - 600 - 675 per day
- Education / IT Consultant Your future duties and responsibilities l: . Work with existing teams to provide informed advice on the Northern Ireland education system, its key organisations and the practical needs of schoo ls. . Help shape technology propositions and service approaches so they support teaching, learning, school administration, inclusion and educational outco mes. . Review and challenge proposed solutions from an education perspective, identifying risks, gaps and opportuni ties.

. Translate education needs into clear, practical guidance for technical, commercial and programmeteams. . Advise on user experience, accessibility, special educational needs, digital safeguarding, online safety, adoption and emerging tech nology. . Contribute to workshops, written materials and presentations where Northern Ireland education expertise is r equired. Required qualifications to be successful inthis role You should be able to de monstrate: .

Substantial experience within, or working closely with, the Northern Ireland educat ion sector. . A strong understanding of the Education Authority, Department of Education, C2k, schools and wider education s take holders. .

Experience of applying education knowledge to technology, digital transformation, managed services or organisat ional change. . A sound understanding of digital learning, accessibility, special educational needs, online safety and digital safeguarding. . The ability to evaluate technology proposals from an education and us er perspective. . Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively. . The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and provide clear, practical advice.

Desirable experience e: . Experience working for, or delivering services to, a major Northern Ireland education organisati on. . A background as an educator, school leader, education administrator, education technologist, adviser or consult ant. .

Experience of major public sector bids, transformation programmes or managed services within educa tion. . Knowledge of school technology environments, collaboration platforms, digital learning tools and safeguarding technologies. Attributes for success s. You will be comfortable working with technical and non technical colleagues, forming an independent view and communicating it clear

Skills:

arly. Communication Digital Learning Education Expertise Stakeholder management Bid Management Educational SME
- Belfast/Hybrid - 600 - 675 per day
- Education / IT Consultant This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.