IT Infrastructure Manager Permanent Surrey

Mason Recruitment Services; Epsom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution based in Epsom is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the IT team, ensuring secure and reliable systems to support both staff and students. Responsibilities include managing budgets, delivering projects, and overseeing the IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems management, Azure, and networking.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounted gym and fitness classes

Free parking and cycle-to-work scheme

Free online training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership and management skills.
• Good understanding of IT issues with ability to resolve them.
• Experience with modernising legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the IT infrastructure team.
• Deliver projects across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Manage budgets and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent customer service

System administration documentation

Azure (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) experience

Networking expertise (Cisco Meraki, SD-WAN)

VMware knowledge

Automation skills (PowerShell)

Ability to create reports in Power BI

Awareness of Cyber Essentials Plus

Job description

Overview

Senior Position: IT Infrastructure Manager - Epsom, Surrey

Salary: £46,896.00 - £50,263.00

Contract: Full Time & Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This FE college is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the IT team and ensure secure, reliable systems that directly support staff and students.

Key Qualities, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of leadership and management skills.
• Excellent customer service with ability to resolve IT issues promptly, ideally in the Education Sector or similar.
• System administration documentation.
• Experience with Azure (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and modernising legacy systems.
• Networking expertise (Cisco Meraki, SD-WAN, VPN, BGP, Zero Trust).
• Experience with VMware, enterprise storage, and cloud networking.
• Automation skills (PowerShell), plus Intune/Jamf MDM at enterprise scale.
• Familiarity with service desk and change management processes.
• Ability to create reports in Power BI.
• Awareness of Cyber Essentials Plus; knowledge of AI tools an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the IT infrastructure team.
• Deliver projects across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Maintain existing systems while introducing secure, efficient solutions.
• Align IT infrastructure with the college\'s strategic goals.
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships, and IT compliance.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme (LGPS/TPS/NEST).
• Generous annual leave plus two-week Christmas closure.
• Discounted gym, fitness classes, osteopathy, and sports injury clinic.
• Nursery, dog day care, cattery, and discounted hair & beauty treatments.
• Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans.
• Free online training, TES courses, and CPD opportunities.
• Eye care vouchers, flu vaccination, occupational health, employee support helpline.
• Staff rewards package with local discounts.

Work Pattern

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Rota: 8:30am - 8.30pm

Days: Monday - Friday with some weekend work as required

How To Apply

• You are welcome to apply directly to the address for MasonRecruitment
• Please confirm that you are happy to contacted by WhatsApp to arrange a convenient time for call.
• You must have indefinite right to work in the UK - no temporary visas or sponsorship.
• You will be required to complete a DBS check if you are successful at interview.