Infrastructure Team Leader

The University of Plymouth is seeking an Infrastructure Team Leader to join their Technology and Information Services (TIS) teams.

TIS focuses on providing efficient IT services with a cloud-first approach, increasing digital capabilities for staff and students, and ensuring a seamless and edgeless end-to-end digital experience for all stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and innovative university located in a beautiful area with the potential to make a real impact.

The Infrastructure Team Leader is a pivotal role responsible for managing and optimizing the University's IT infrastructure. This position blends technical expertise with leadership to ensure smooth operations and foster innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Head of IT Product Development and Delivery
• Responsible for the University's IT infrastructure, including connectivity, networking, data centres, HCI, and cloud services
• Line management for Infrastructure Engineers and Analysts
• Oversight of third-line support, maintenance, optimization, and automation-driven continuous improvement
• Collaboration on complex assignments and contributing to the strategic vision with Infrastructure Architects

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Gregory Regan: by email at gregory.regan@plymouth.ac.

Closing date: 12 Midnight, Sunday, 08 October 2023

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 16 October 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered. 

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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