IT Professional (End User Compute - Mac Specialism) - (8973)

About the Team / Project

IT & Digital (ITD) plays a central role in delivering high‑quality, responsive, and secure services that support our staff and students. Our work directly shapes the learning and professional experience across the University.

As part of the End User Compute (EUC) team, you will contribute to the engineering, management, security, and compliance of our multi‑platform estate (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android). The EUC team also delivers application packaging, endpoint security, device configuration, and platform management using tools such as JAMF,INTUNE and SCCM. Team members are on-site for two days every week.

About the Role

The postholder will lead on the management and development of the University's Mac platform within a team of experienced EUC and software deployment specialists. Responsibilities include day‑to‑day operations, platform engineering, and driving continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise across enterprise Mac/Windows environments, experience working in specialist technical teams, and excellent interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, evolve tooling and standards, and support the introduction of new technologies across our EUC landscape.

About the Candidate

Key Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication, including documentation and presentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and meet deadlines.
• Customer‑focused mindset.

Essential Experience:

• Managing a large-scale Mac estate.
• Relevant Mac management qualifications (e.g., JAMF).
• Expertise in JAMF/INTUNE/SCCM enterprise management.
• Broad experience in enterprise IT systems.
• Experience with endpoint security platforms.
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and Group Policy.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and ‘secure by default' principles.

Desirable Experience:

• App virtualization and VDI.
• Supporting critical business projects.
• Leading innovation and change.

To Apply

• Refer to the Job Description and Candidate Pack provided below for a full list of requirements and benefits.
• Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role requirements via our online portal.
• For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Christopher Haines at C.Haines@mmu.ac.uk 
• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

To know more about our Directorate of IT&D, click here IT and Digital opportunities at Manchester Met | Manchester Metropolitan University

Further information 

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. 

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. 

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. 

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.