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We excited to exclusively partner with University College School (UCS), a prestigious educational institution in Hampstead, London, in their search for a Network Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to join UCS's dedicated team in a role that offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a comprehensive range of benefits. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a 35-hour working week, complimentary breakfast, lunch, and tea, access to the gym facilities, and potential work-from-home options after a 6-month period. Role Overview: As the Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing the UCS Foundation's IT resources which are fundamental to the academic and support operations. Reporting to the Head of IT and working alongside the Network Manager, your responsibilities will include technical troubleshooting, system configuration, administration, and maintaining up-to-date technical documentation. You will be essential in providing high-quality service to all Foundation staff, pupils, and the wider community. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day support of the Foundation’s IT resources. • Contribute to technical leadership in managing core infrastructure and services. • Prioritize workloads to maintain service levels and KPIs. • Work with suppliers and third parties as directed by the Head of IT. • Ensure regular review and updating of IT Systems policy and process documentation. • Manage network infrastructure, server administration, and storage solutions. • Establish robust data backup and recovery processes. • Implement and manage security measures. • Oversee hardware maintenance and cloud services management. • Support and maintain collaboration tools and communication systems. • Develop and maintain disaster recovery and service continuity plans. • Ensure compliance with Foundation policies, safeguarding regulations, and legal requirements. Essential Qualifications and Experience: • Broad experience in supporting IT infrastructure, especially in an educational environment. • Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. • Knowledge of various key technologies, including Windows operating systems, Hyper-V, Google Classroom, networking technologies, and more. • Ability to communicate effectively with both high- and low-tech audiences. • Calm and focused under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively. • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Person Specification: • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Effective communicator, capable of leading and inspiring a team • Detail-oriented, with a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the network infrastructure at UCS. If you have the experience and drive to excel in this role, apply now and join a school that values innovation, excellence, and the transformative power of education. Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel- 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced & enthusiastic Network and Server Engineer (2nd/3rd Line) to join the IT team at Westminster School - one of the most prestigious Independent Schools in the country, neighbouring Westminster Abbey. The main responsibility of the role is to help ensure the efficient & effective operation of the School’s IT facilities for teaching staff, support staff & pupils. Salary: £35,000 Location: Westminster, London Hours: 8am – 4pm, 9am – 5pm, or 10am – 6pm, on a rota basis Remote Hybrid Home working options available (The post holder will be expected to work 12 Saturdays per calendar year but will be entitled to a day off to compensate.) Closing date Monday 13th December Key aspects of the role will include: · Monitoring & maintaining the physical & virtual server infrastructures & installing operating systems & server applications when necessary · Monitoring & managing Cisco switching and wireless infrastructures · Monitoring printer services & Cisco telephony infrastructures · Monitoring School’s public connectivity infrastructure, including DNS servers, filters, firewalls & internet connections · Overseeing the School’s public cloud infrastructure (including Azure and Microsoft 365) · Managing Endpoint Security · Configuring & maintaining Active Directory (including the creation & modification of user accounts, Group Policies & logon/start-up scripts) · Maintaining building management, CCTV and Access Control systems in conjunction with the Estates Department · Deploying desktop software and remote managing Windows and Macs (via SCCM and InTune/Microsoft Endpoint Manager)Assisting in the selection of new hardware & software · Carrying out other reasonable projects & tasks as required The Network Engineer will also be asked to engage in tasks shared by all members of the IT Department, such as: · Providing first-line user support · Providing corrective action to rectify reported or observed faults · Arranging warranty hardware repairs · Installing consumables · Installing desktops & laptops · Supervising external contractors (e.g. AV installers & data cablers) · Setting up AV equipment for lectures and presentations So what are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role & will possess a genuine interest in IT. You will need to be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible & adaptable in your approach to work, being a team player who is happy to help out with a variety of tasks where required. Advanced communication & organisational skills are also essential. Essential Experience Required: Hypervisors (VMware or Hyper-V) Managing a Microsoft Windows Domain – including Active Directory Azure Active Directory Microsoft 365 Exchange Server Hybrid deployment Endpoint Protection IP Telephony Firewall & Web Filtering Management Switch/router management (including IP routing) Enterprise printing (including MFDs) Enterprise wireless What can the School offer you? · You will have the opportunity to work in an impressive environment & in an excellent location, as part of a friendly and forward-looking IT team · You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. (There is also discretionary stand down period between Christmas and New Year.) · Free gym access · Free lunch every day Apply or call today! Please Note - We have multiple IT Support Technician / Senior Engineering and Network Manager roles open in the West / South West / South East and East London areas - Contact us today to find out more! Permanent and Contract roles available. Ravi Patel Managing Director GreatFind Recruitment Tel - 07904 015757 Email - [email protected] For our latest vacancies visit - http://www.greatfindrecruitment.com Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greatfind-recruitment/ **APPROVED**

At City of London School for Girls, our pupils benefit from a dynamic and diverse education, resulting in high academic standards and a real sense of excitement that pervades the entire building. Every member of staff plays a crucial role in the success of our students, encouraging them to go out into the working world with the confidence that they can achieve anything they put their minds to. As such, it’s a great place in which to base your own career, particularly as we now have a full time post of Systems Engineer. •To provide an effective and timely proactive user support service, •To develop operational system solutions to support business systems, desktop systems, network and infrastructure to agreed service levels, •To deliver training and produce materials for staff at all stages of development, including classroom support for teachers. In addition the successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills and will be technically competent with at least 4 years experience within the industry. To apply online, please visit http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone). Job Description.doc Person Specification.doc