Network Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Network Manager to lead and develop its Group-wide network and connectivity services.

Reporting to the Executive Director of IT & Transformation, you will take ownership of LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall and telephony services across multiple campuses, ensuring secure, resilient and high-performing infrastructure that supports teaching and business operations.

You will act as the design authority for network architecture, oversee network-layer cyber security controls, lead incident management, and drive continuous improvement.

The role includes line management of networking staff, ownership of supplier contracts and SLAs, and contribution to infrastructure investment planning.

You will have strong enterprise networking experience (multi-site), including firewalls, switching, routing, wireless, WAN technologies and network security principles, alongside proven leadership capability.

• Define and own the College Group network strategy, aligned to digital transformation and cyber security objective
• Lead the network security posture in conjunction with cybersecurity
• Manage third-party vendors, ISPs and support partners
• Line manage and develop network and infrastructure staff

• Possess a CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent experience)
• IT related Degree or relevant professional experience
• Networking fundamentals – CCNA/CCNP or equivalent experience
• Experience of current Microsoft environments, OS & infrastructure element

• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 37 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities to volunteer within local community and charities

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College.

Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. We are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. We are a disability confident employer.