IT Infrastructure Manager

. Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Smart Working

Generous pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is looking for a strategic IT leader to head the IT Infrastructure function in a hybrid role at Loxley House, Nottingham. You will drive delivery of corporate objectives through robust enterprise systems, networks, and architecture while modelling new ways of working.

The role requires significant management experience in large organisations, with a track record of complex IT infrastructure delivery and successful change and transition programs.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in a large, complex organisation delivering IT services and business transformation.
• Experience managing complex IT infrastructures in large, multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Experience managing large volume change and transition in a complex IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the IT Infrastructure function, supporting the delivery of the Council's corporate objectives.
• Identify and implement business improvements and act as a role model for new ways of working.
• Be responsible for Enterprise systems and architecture, Communications and networks, Technical assurance.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

IT infrastructure management

Change management

Job description

Job DescriptionContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekWorker Type: Hybrid WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is £58,602 (Level one) rising to £62,109 (Level four) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NGWe'v e got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the RoleTo provide strategic leadership of the IT Infrastructure function, supporting the delivery of the Council's corporate objectives. To contribute to the development of the organisation by identifying and implementing business improvements and acting as a role model for the new ways of working.To be responsible for all aspects of the following IT services: Enterprise systems and architecture Communications and networks Technical assurance

About You

• Significant management experience in a large, complex organisation working with a range of stakeholders to deliver IT services and business transformation using IT as a strategic enabler.
• Experience of managing complex IT infrastructures in large, multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Experience of managing large volume change and transition in a complex IT environment.

Please note:- This post is politically restricted. - The role requires you to participate in the on call rota.You can find the job description for this post here.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Alex Billing, Head of IT, by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interviews will be held: TBC

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About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.