ICT Consultant

£26,000 - £31,000

Turn IT on is looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to join our team supporting a Trust in and around Wolverhampton. You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools’ sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions.

• Resolve and manage any technical issues that impact the running of the school’s function by providing robust technical solutions.
• Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations.
• Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware)
• Facilitate communication between your school and Turn IT on keeping them up to date with what services Turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers.
• Maintain school computer equipment, install new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems.
• Have good knowledge of common user applications and experience using Microsoft Office
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• Be self‑motivated, enjoy providing excellent customer service, be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills and a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman’s terms to our customers.
• Work independently, have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team.

The role is offered on a full‑time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £31,000 negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.

The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands‑on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have three brands under the Transforming Learning Group – Turn IT on, School ICT Services and Salamander Soft. Between the three brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 470 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.

As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff. Turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected.

Turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Happy to talk flexible working. Your data matters.