Digital Infrastructure Manager

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking an experienced Digital Infrastructure Manager to lead the design, security and resilience of the Council’s ICT backbone in Lancashire. You will manage networks, servers and cloud-based services, oversee migration from on‑premise to cloud, and ensure high availability, performance and compliance with GDPR and PCI.

Leading technical and corporate ICT projects, mentoring staff and working with senior stakeholders, you will help modernise our infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining ICT networks.
• Experience in cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, maintenance and development of network and server infrastructure.
• Manage migration of on prem services to cloud environments.
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient and compliant with GDPR and PCI requirements.
• Lead and deliver technical and corporate ICT projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert technical advice and problem solving support across the organisation.
• Manage, mentor and develop network and technical staff.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Networks

Infrastructure

Cyber security

Cloud migration

Project management

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

GDPR compliance

Education

Degree in IT/Computing

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Digital Infrastructure Manager to lead the development, security and resilience of the Council’s digital infrastructure. This is a key leadership role within our Digital & ICT Service, with responsibility for networks, servers and cloud-based services that support critical front and back-office operations. You will play a pivotal role in modernising our infrastructure, managing the transition to cloud services, and ensuring high availability, performance and security across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design, maintenance and development of the Council’s network and server infrastructure Manage the migration of on premise services to cloud based environments Ensure systems are secure, resilient and compliant with GDPR and PCI requirements Lead and deliver technical and corporate ICT projects from inception to completion Provide expert technical advice and problem solving support across the organisation Manage, mentor and develop network and technical staff Contribute to business continuity planning and risk management Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and external partners

You will be an experienced ICT professional with strong technical expertise in networks, infrastructure and cyber security. You will be confident leading projects, managing staff and working with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Experience of designing, implementing and maintaining ICT networks Experience of cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation Strong knowledge of cyber security and risk management Proven ability to manage projects and deliver under pressure Experience of supervising and developing staff Excellent communication skills and a customer focused approach

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 30 September 2026

Vacancy Ref: 2366

Company: Hyndburn Borough Council

Salary: £40,444 – £43,149 per annum

Location: Lancashire, Lancashire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: IT

Job Role: Manager