Our client, a leader in their field, is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Manager to play a key leadership role in shaping their digital future. This is an exciting opportunity to drive cloud transformation, modernise legacy systems, and lead a team of infrastructure specialists within a complex, high-impact environment.

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership position overseeing both on-premise and cloud infrastructure environments. You will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of reliable, secure, and scalable IT services - ensuring alignment with organisational goals and sector best practices.

We're looking for someone who can think big, lead confidently, and bring technical expertise - particularly in AWS, Azure and VMware.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical experts across infrastructure, cloud services, and operations.
• Drive the cloud strategy and oversee the transition to hybrid/cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure).
• Manage enterprise IT infrastructure, including data centres, virtualisation platforms, networks, and storage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure infrastructure services meet teaching, research, and operational needs.
  Oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with procurement, governance, and SLA frameworks.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and lead innovation in infrastructure delivery.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership experience in managing IT infrastructure and cloud operations in large, complex environments.
  
  
• Expertise in AWS, Azure or VMware, and hybrid cloud ecosystems.
  
  
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Azure.

What You'll Get:

• High-impact leadership opportunity within a forward-thinking organisation driving large-scale digital transformation
• Autonomy and ownership to shape infrastructure strategy and lead cloud adoption initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid working model and supportive work-life balance
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture supporting research, education, and healthcare outcomes
• Access to cutting-edge technology environments.