Unity Schools Partnership, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8QP £31,585 - £35,234 FTE Full time, 37 hours per week Permanent Reference: 7003 Required from 1 April 2025 Location: While the headquarters for this central trust role is located in Haverhill, Suffolk, the successful candidate's base location is negotiable. However, frequent travel between all trust sites will be a requirement of the position. We are seeking an IT Compliance and Systems Specialist. This is an exciting and diverse role with the post holder taking ownership of trust-wide IT compliance, focusing initially on cyber security. Further to act as the trust's specialist for key IT applications, as well as coordinating the creation and delivery of IT training resources to trust staff. We value our employees by reinvesting in opportunities for career growth and benefits that ultimately reinforce the integrity of the trust. We will offer you: a positive work/life balance a friendly and supportive working environment supportive and positive management excellent opportunities for career development motivation to grow and learn variety and job satisfaction. Unity Schools Partnership is a progressive and growing MAT (of 32 schools) that is transforming the way IT is delivered, managed and supported in our schools through the innovative use of IT to deliver excellent user focused services that are recognised by our peers as leading in the Education sector. As part of the team, you will have access to a wide and varied range of technologies across Primary, Secondary and Special Education, with support from your colleagues who promote a cohesive work culture with diverse ideas which help form strong solutions. You can view a full list of requirements in the job description and person specification. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf) For an informal conversation please email Mike Vaughan, Head of IT on: mvaughanunitysp.co.uk or call 07468 532038 How to apply Please use the following link to apply: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/267690SJD A Full Enhanced DBS check will also be required for the successful candidate. Closing date: 1pm, 28 February 2025. Interview date: week commencing 3 March 2025. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.