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.)
Responsibilities of this role include;
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. 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 are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
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. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you require any support to apply for this job, please email [email protected]
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.)
Responsibilities of this role include;
- 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
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. 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 are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- On-site parking
- Access to healthcare scheme
- Subsided 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
- Well-being hours
- Opportunities of volunteering 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. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you require any support to apply for this job, please email [email protected]
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Since 2013, onlyFE have been supporting "the forgotten sector".
Both the FE Colleges and the professionals who dedicate themselves to this vital sector, ensuring we contribute positively without draining resources away from where they're needed most.
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