Network Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Joskos Solutions Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2137 (IT network professionals, If the main duty is hands-on network engineering rather than managing a team) or SOC 3131 (IT operations technicians, If the role is primarily day-to-day network administration). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2132 IT managers Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
2137 IT network professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £36,500 | £41,100 | £45,600 |
3131 IT operations technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is viewed as a “major tool for building knowledge societies” and, particularly, as a mechanism at the school education level that could provide a way to rethink and redesign the educational systems and processes, thus leading to quality education for all.
As a Network Manager, you’ll be responsible for installing and maintaining our customer’s computer networks, and also to train staff to provide first rate technical support. If there are problems with the system, it’ll be down to you to have a recovery plan to minimize any disruption to the school.
You may have more than one type of network to manage. As well as existing systems, you may also need to help develop new systems to assist with the continued growth of the school. You'll work as part of an IT team with project managers, network engineers and support staff.
- To be technically responsible for the support delivered to the colleges and schools in the Trust and where necessary advice the head of Service Delivery of any required improvements.
- To lead, manage, coach and mentor the team to ensure high levels of performance and to develop ‘new talent’ within the Company for the future.
- Management of the teams’ workload on a daily basis by sub-dividing and prioritizing work to ensure optimum use of resources.
- To set and agree objectives to ensure achievement of results in conjunction with the Head of Service Delivery.
- To support the setup of all new ICT services being delivered through the team to ensure operational ‘readiness’, including service transition, resource requirements, training, etc.
- To ensure high levels of on-going support for the systems environment.
- To ensure all systems are established and operated to the required performance standards.
- To routinely monitor in conjunction with the Head of Service Delivery the service performance levels.
Requirements
- Experience of working with Microsoft server technologies in a system administration capacity including Office 365, Exchange, Active Directory, Group Policies, etc. Knowledge of Antivirus, HP Servers, Backup and Storage (VEEAM), HP, Cisco & HP, Switches & Firewalls, Wireless & AP’s, VLANS, Microsoft ISA Sever, SQL, etc.
- Working knowledge of Hyper-V and VMware.
- Good demonstrable knowledge of Windows 7, Sever 2008 r2 and Server 2012 and client applications like Office 2013.
- Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VPN’s.
- Good working knowledge of MAC Operating Systems, desktops, laptops and tablets.
- CompTia A+ Certified is a distinct advantage.
- CompTia N+ or S+ is a distinct advantage.
- MCSE/MCSA /CCNA are a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrable experience of working in an education based ICT support environment.
- Previous staff management experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical/troubleshooting skills.
- Degree or other Higher Education Qualification.
- Hardware Break/Fix Experience — HP accredited to ASP level (Proliant Servers and/or HP Commercial Desktops, Workstations & Notebooks) is a distinct advantage.
- Qualifications such as MCSE, MCSA or MCITP, ITIL and VMWare would be highly beneficial towards your application
- Excellent customer relations skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach to work.
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical school users.
- Ability to communicate across ‘a wide range of ages, experience and abilities.
- Ability and willingness to share knowledge across the team and with customers to aid learning and proficiency.
- Keep abreast of new developments in software and hardware.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Joskos Solutions Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT managers (SOC 2132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~224k in sample- Middle half £43,316–71,396
- Median £56,056
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Joskos Solutions Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.