Schools Technical Lead - Warrington Borough Council - Grade 9 (£33,857 - £37,483)

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic professional to support, develop and maintain Warrington Borough Council’s Schools Support Team. The successful candidate will work within the ICT Service leading the Schools Support Team; who currently support all Warrington Schools (LA Maintained and Academies) in the use of their MIS system (SIMS).

You will oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the services delivered; and monitor and report on performance. You will manage the financial aspects of the services provided including preparation of quotes for work, charging for services delivered and managing services within the defined budget. You will also identify opportunities to work with new customers and develop new services that are commercially viable for the Council and aligned to the needs of Warrington’s schools. As such, experience of managing a technical team in an ICT related function is essential.

 

There is increasing demand on ICT within local government to manage costs and maximise value. The Schools Support Team must constantly look for more effective ways to deliver a service that is fit for purpose and aligned to business needs whilst ensuring costs are kept under tight control. This is a necessity for the Council and Warrington’s schools.

You will be expected to understand the requirement of Schools to comply with statutory obligations and LA requirements in terms of data returns and statistical information gathering.

 

This is an important and pivotal role in the ICT Service which is very customer focussed. As such, the successful candidate must have experience in a similar role. The ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary technical project teams is essential; as is the ability to liaise with peers and senior managers inside the Council and across Warrington’s schools.

 

Please note as this is a re-advertisement previous applicants need not apply.

 

 

Please visit the Councils website for further information : - Schools Technical Lead - RSC/010/15 - Jobs - Warrington Borough Council

 

Closing date is Monday 3rd August 2015