Infrastructure Team Leader (Server, Storage & Cloud)

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Europe, UK based, is searching for an experienced Infrastructure Team Leader (Server, Storage & Cloud) to drive standardisation, modernisation and resilience across a diverse European environment.

You will lead a regional team, set technical direction and ensure secure, scalable platforms aligned with our global strategy. This role sits within the Infrastructure Leadership Team and offers exposure to major transformation programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong technical expertise across Windows Server, AD, storage, virtualization and cloud (Azure).
• Knowledge of ITIL-aligned service management and vendor management.
• Degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field; relevant certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional infrastructure team across server, storage and cloud.
• Drive standardisation and consolidation of tools, processes and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership across AD, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery services.
• Establish infrastructure standards, service levels and best practices.
• Support data centre modernisation, cloud adoption and infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Champion automation and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams across the EMEA region to drive change.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Windows Server

Virtualisation

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra

Enterprise storage

Backup & Recovery

Linux

Azure Cloud

ITIL service management

Education

Degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Hunter Douglas Europe is undertaking a major multi-year transformation of its infrastructure landscape. We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Team Leader (Server, Storage & Cloud) – EMEA to drive standardisation, modernisation and resilience of infrastructure services across a diverse European environment.

This is a UK based role and a key position within the Infrastructure Leadership Team. You will provide both people leadership and technical direction, ensuring secure, scalable and high-performing infrastructure platforms that align with our global technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing regional infrastructure team, promoting collaboration, accountability and technical excellence.
• Drive the standardisation and consolidation of infrastructure tools, technologies, processes and platforms across multiple business entities.
• Provide technical leadership across server, storage, Active Directory, virtualisation, backup and disaster recovery services.
• Establish and govern infrastructure standards, service levels and best practices to improve reliability, security and efficiency.
• Support strategic initiatives including data centre modernisation, cloud adoption and infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Champion automation and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams across the EMEA region to successfully deliver change and drive adoption of new technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading infrastructure teams within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong technical expertise across Windows Server, Virtualisation, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, Enterprise Storage, Backup & Recovery, Linux and Cloud technologies (primarily Azure).
• Experience delivering infrastructure transformation, standardisation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of hybrid cloud environments and modern infrastructure operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL-aligned service management, shared services, SLAs and vendor management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and people leadership skills.
• A pragmatic, resilient and results-driven approach to leadership and delivery.
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant technical certifications desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future infrastructure landscape across EMEA. You'll join a business investing heavily in technology transformation, with the chance to influence strategy, lead meaningful change and work alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative international environment. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with people leadership and transformation, we'd love to hear from you.