Cloud & Infrastructure Manager

We're looking for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Manager to lead the operational delivery of our Microsoft cloud and infrastructure services and help build the secure, reliable and modern digital foundations that support services across the Council.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Solution Design, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the Council's cloud and infrastructure services, ensuring they remain secure, resilient, high-performing and fit for the future.

You'll be responsible for the operational leadership of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and related infrastructure services, while managing a skilled team of engineers and technical specialists. You'll drive service improvement, strengthen operational governance, and ensure services are delivered in line with Council policies, procedures and security standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, improving services and helping deliver technology that makes a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

- Leading and developing a high-performing cloud and infrastructure team.

- Managing the availability, security, resilience and performance of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 services.

- Ensuring teams operate in accordance with Council policies, governance frameworks and best practice.

- Driving continuous service improvement and operational excellence.

- Supporting major digital transformation, cloud modernisation, cyber security and technology refresh programmes.

- Managing suppliers, service performance, risks and operational delivery.

- Working collaboratively with architecture, cyber security and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes across the Council's digital portfolio.

We're seeking a collaborative and motivated technology leader with strong experience of Microsoft cloud technologies, infrastructure operations, IT service management and people leadership.

You'll be passionate about developing teams, improving services, managing operational risk and delivering excellent customer outcomes through technology.

Be part of a major Digital, Data & AI transformation programme.

- Work across an exciting portfolio of modernisation, cloud and cyber security initiatives.

- Lead enterprise-scale Microsoft technologies.

- Influence the future of digital services within one of London's largest councils.

- Develop talented technical teams and deliver meaningful change for residents and staff.

Hybrid Working

This role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from Enfield Civic Centre,

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An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.

- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.

- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.

- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.

- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.

- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

- 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.