Infrastructure Manager

Hewett Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager in Herefordshire. The ideal candidate will have a strong Level 3 infrastructure background, excellent team leadership skills, and a passion for hands-on involvement with IT systems. Responsibilities include overseeing core systems' stability and security, leading technical improvements, and managing a small internal team. This role offers ownership in a collaborative environment with diverse challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong Level 3 infrastructure background, comfortable with complex issues.
• Experience with virtualisation platforms.
• Sound understanding of cybersecurity principles and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stability and security of core systems.
• Lead technical improvements and day-to-day operations.
• Manage internal team members and coordinate suppliers.

Skills

Level 3 infrastructure experience

VMWare or Proxmox experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Networking skills

Experience managing technical staff

Ability to tackle complex issues

Experience with IT contracts or budgets

Job description

Infrastructure Manager - Hands-On Infrastructure Lead

Location: Herefordshire
Full-time | Permanent

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced IT Manager who can combine senior technical expertise with confident team leadership. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys being hands‑on with infrastructure while also shaping the direction, performance and development of a small internal IT function.

Working at the heart of the business, you will oversee the stability, security and progression of their core systems. You will take responsibility for the day-to‑day operation of the infrastructure, lead technical improvements, and ensure the business remains resilient and well‑supported. This includes managing internal team members, coordinating external suppliers, and ensuring the organisation’s technology environment remains efficient, secure and fit for purpose.

What they are looking for:

• A strong Level 3 infrastructure background, comfortable tackling complex issues first‑hand
• Solid experience working with virtualisation platforms such as VMWare, Proxmox, or other hypervisors
• A sound understanding of cybersecurity principles, system continuity, and disaster recovery planning
• Confident networking skills, including VLAN configuration and virtual network environments
• Previous experience managing and developing technical staff, with a focus on coaching rather than delegation
• Someone who enjoys a varied workload and is happy to pitch in at all levels when needed
• Experience managing IT contracts or budgets is beneficial but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, enjoys variety, and thrives in a collaborative, non‑corporate environment where every day brings something slightly different.

If you'd like to discuss the position further or explore suitability, please get in touch.