IT Infrastructure and Client Computing Manager

In this role you lead the Infrastructure and Client Computing team to deliver secure, reliable core digital services. You will drive performance, resilience, and continuous improvement across on-premise and cloud platforms, with a focus on Microsoft 365, cyber security, and modern digital technologies including safe AI adoption. You’ll manage suppliers, govern cyber controls, and ensure audit readiness and incident response in a NHS-aligned environment. This is a hands-on leadership role shaping IT strategy and operations in a multi-site healthcare setting.

• pension schemes
• discounted gym memberships
• cycle-to-work scheme
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounts at high street retailers
• availability of lease car scheme

• Lead and develop the Infrastructure and Client Computing team to improve service performance and resilience
• Manage supplier relationships and third-party contracts for value and reliability
• Oversee cyber security controls supporting Cyber Essentials Plus, DSPT and NHS standards
• Ensure infrastructure, cloud and end-user computing services support audit readiness, cyber resilience, business continuity and incident response
• Maintain infrastructure platforms with vendor support and plan upgrades and lifecycle management
• Ensure patching, endpoint protection and cyber security standards are followed
• Act as senior escalation point for infrastructure and client computing issues and mentor staff
• Provide specialist expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, and cloud services

• At least five years' experience managing IT infrastructure and client computing in a large multi-site organisation, or IT degree or equivalent experience
• Experience designing, managing and troubleshooting enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, firewalls, security)
• Significant experience with Microsoft-based infrastructure and end-user computing (Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot)
• Experience implementing cyber security controls (Cyber Essentials Plus or equivalent), secure configuration, patching, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection and access control
• Experience leading technical staff and managing operational IT services, including major incidents, service performance, suppliers and continuous improvement

• Good verbal and written communication
• Organisational, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Microsoft365 and Copilot experience
• AI tools experience
• IT infrastructure (networking, data centre, telephony)