Deputy Head of IT & Operations - MPW London - £60-70k - Closing 29th May

[Ravi_GreatFind]

Senior IT Leadership Opportunity in a Leading Independent College

 

GreatFind Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively on a new role for the prestigious independent education provider MPW London (Mander Portman Woodward) who are now seeking an Operations & Deputy Head of IT to lead on infrastructure, security, and operational excellence across their multi-site environment.

 

Location: South Kensington, London with occasional travel to Birmingham and Cambridge sites (travel expenses reimbursed)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week / Permanent

 

Working Pattern

Initially 5 days onsite to support onboarding and get up to speed

Flexibility for 1 day working from home once settled, where tasks allow

Expectation that the majority of time is spent onsite to support the team and wider college

 

The Operations & Deputy Head of IT will act as a key deputy to the Head of IT, combining hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight to ensure systems effectively support teaching, learning, and business operations. This Operations & Deputy Head of IT role offers the opportunity to shape the future technology landscape within a highly respected and well-established organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee core IT infrastructure including servers, networks, cloud platforms, and security systems across multiple sites
• Act as the senior escalation point for critical incidents, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance
• Own and manage Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments, including identity and device strategy (Intune)
• Drive cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain a strong cybersecurity posture including endpoint protection, patching, monitoring, and disaster recovery
• Manage third-party suppliers and ensure reliable connectivity across campuses
• Lead key IT projects including cloud transitions, network refresh programmes, and security enhancements
• Provide leadership and mentoring to IT staff while deputising for the Head of IT when required

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a senior IT infrastructure or operations leadership role
• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Windows Server, and networking
• Experience managing multi-site environments and complex IT operations
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and system resilience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex technical projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

Benefits

• 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas Eve)
• Pension contribution (4%)
• Group income protection and death in service cover
• Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff socials, events, and wellbeing support
• Employee assistance programme and training opportunities
• Fee remission for employees’ children

 

Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Operations & Deputy Head of IT to join a forward-thinking organisation where the Operations & Deputy Head of IT will play a key role in shaping IT strategy, driving innovation, and supporting a collaborative team, if this sounds like you, apply asap and submit your application as soon as possible.

 

Application link

https://greatfindrecruitment.com/job/37/

 

If this role is not quite right but you know someone suitable, I offer a £200 referral voucher for successful introductions.

 

Feel free to contact me via telephone or email anytime,

 

Ravi Patel - Managing Director

GreatFind Recruitment

Tel - 07904 015757

Email - [email protected]

 

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