Infrastructure Consultant

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks motivated IT Infrastructure Consultants to join their Project Team in Winchester. The role involves delivering and supporting IT solutions, with a focus on enterprise technologies like Microsoft 365 and Azure. Candidates should have a strong technical background and a passion for technology, contributing to impactful public services.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive pension

Annual leave entitlement

Opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in IT infrastructure and networking.
• Experience in enterprise technologies is desirable.
• Self-motivated and committed to self-development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical delivery and support of IT solutions.
• Work across various enterprise technologies.
• Meet business requirements and corporate strategies.

Skills

Microsoft 365 services

Power Platforms

Azure services

Virtualisation

Automation

Scripting

Windows Server

Networking

Job description

Job Details:

1. Job Reference: HCC620964
2. Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum
3. Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
4. Hours per week: 37
5. Contract Type: Temporary (18 months)
6. Closing Date: 8 June 2025

Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, and candidates will be contacted prior to the closing date.

Hampshire County Council is seeking IT Infrastructure Consultants to join our friendly, high-performing Project Team.

Hampshire County Council is one of the best performing local authorities in the country; as a forward-looking authority, we provide high-quality public services to over a million customers. Our IT teams are central to our success, building and delivering smart, fast, and cost-effective solutions with a national reputation for IT excellence, innovation, and value.

We require several IT Infrastructure Consultants to join our diverse and talented IT Infrastructure Delivery Team. The successful candidates will have a strong technical background in IT infrastructure and networking and will be responsible for the technical delivery and critical support of IT solutions to meet business requirements, corporate strategies, and architectural standards.

Working across various enterprise technologies, experience in one or more of the following is desirable: Microsoft 365 services, Power Platforms, Azure services, Virtualisation, Automation, Scripting, Windows Server, and Networking (including Firewalls, NATs, IPSec VPNs, Network switching and routing, Load balancing, Content Delivery Networks, and Wireless).

We seek motivated individuals eager to advance their careers by working on interesting projects within a collaborative, supportive, high-performing team. You should be self-motivated, pragmatic, effective in team settings, committed to self-development, and passionate about keeping up with technological advancements. If this describes you, we would love to hear from you!

Learn more about working with IT at Hampshire County Council.

What We Can Offer You:

You will have the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference to the people living in and visiting Hampshire, including vulnerable children and adults.

Benefits include a flexible working environment, a competitive pension, annual leave entitlement, and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. The role is based at our Winchester offices, but as part of Hampshire County Council's Open Workplace Policy, most work can be undertaken remotely.

Additional Information:

Job Description and Person Specification:

Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least 3 years to obtain clearance.

Contact for Informal Discussion:

Charlotte Williams, Infrastructure Delivery Team Leader

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices will reflect this.

We aim to combat discrimination by ensuring equal access to jobs and fair treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes.