ICT Infrastructure Manager

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England seeks an experienced ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead technical migrations and ensure compliance. You will manage critical IT infrastructure projects, including Azure Cloud migration and cybersecurity enhancements, while fostering collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates are strategic leaders with strong project management abilities and a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

Flexibility with work-life commitments

Wellbeing program

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and implement strategic infrastructure plans.
• Strong experience ensuring compliance through robust IT architecture.
• Effective management of supplier and partner relationships.
• Technical expertise in installing and maintaining core infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead technical migration to Azure Cloud.
• Co-lead End User Computing migration to Entra ID and Windows 11.
• Drive IT architecture landscape review.
• Manage evolution of cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Strategic network and infrastructure planning

Compliance and IT architecture

Supplier and partner relationship management

Technical expertise in infrastructure

Project management skills

Customer-focused communication

Job description

Overview

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ICT Infrastructure Manager

Civic Centre, Esher Surrey

£62,021 - £66,955

C4 Occasional Car User

Managing the maintenance, development and stability of all IT infrastructure-based systems and services required by us seems straightforward but you know there is much more to it. You know the experience, creativity and strategic thinking needed to do this job well and because you know this, we want to hear from you.

Elmbridge Borough Council is a progressive local authority based in Esher, Surrey. With good road and rail links to London and the South East you shouldn\'t be worried about your commute. You will also be reassured to know that we are an organisation with talented, hardworking people, determined to deliver quality services to our customers.

The opportunity

We\'re not just looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We need a strategic thinker and delivery-focused ICT Infrastructure Manager who can lead from the front - technically and operationally. You\'ll work at the heart of several exciting infrastructure modernisation programmes, including:

• Designing and leading the technical migration to Azure Cloud, including adoption of SaaS and PaaS models to improve agility and scalability.
• Co-leading our End User Computing (EUC) migration to Entra ID and Windows 11, helping deliver a secure, modern digital workplace.
• Driving our IT architecture landscape review, shaping our future-state design and technology roadmaps.
• Co-managing the evolution of our cybersecurity posture, ensuring resilience and compliance across all systems.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly shape how we deliver public services through secure, reliable, and innovative digital infrastructure.

What we need from you

• Proven ability to design and implement strategic network and infrastructure plans that meet capacity, security and operational needs - now and in the future.
• Strong experience ensuring compliance through robust IT architecture and resilient infrastructure.
• Effective management of supplier and partner relationships - ensuring we get the best possible service and value.
• Technical expertise to install, maintain and support core infrastructure components, operating systems, cloud services and specialised tools.

What we\'re also looking for:

• A forward-thinking leader with the passion to mentor and coach a small but capable team.
• A natural collaborator who can work across IT and business functions to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Someone with excellent programme and project management skills - capable of taking ownership from design through to delivery.
• A confident communicator with a customer-focused, can-do attitude and a strong sense of purpose.

We ask a lot we know but we give a lot too! ...

• Flexibility: And we really mean it! We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you.
• Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to lunchtime table tennis - the options are there for you.
• Learning and development: We all know learning doesn\'t stop when you leave university, it is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan.

If you would like to know more, please have a look at our LinkedIn page and our careers site elmbridge.gov.uk/joinus, to get more of a feel for the organisation.

We are happy to have an informal chat about the role, so don\'t hesitate to contact Nikki Benge our Technology Operations Manager [e-mail] - if you have any questions.

Deadline for applications: 9am Wednesday 8th October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]

How to apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it\'s such an important part of the process.

Elmbridge page: elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-applicat...

To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System (\'ATS\') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.

Further information on this vacancy

• Recruitment Pack 2025
• Job Description / Person Specification