IT Network Manager

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wolverhampton seeks a Senior Network Team Manager to oversee the performance and improvement of network infrastructure within the Trust. This role requires expertise in IT security and cloud architecture, along with the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers. The position emphasizes operational oversight, strategic input, and compliance with change management protocols to ensure reliable 24/7 services. The Trust is known for its diversity and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing network infrastructure.
• Strong background in IT security and policy development.
• Experience leading technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance, resilience, and improvement of network infrastructure.
• Manage network systems' configuration, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Lead a team of network engineers for optimal performance.

Skills

Network infrastructure management

IT security expertise

Cloud architecture knowledge

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Relevant degree in IT or related field

Job description

Senior Network Team Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance, resilience, and continuous improvement of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust's network infrastructure. This pivotal role combines hands‑on technical leadership with strategic input into IT security, cloud architecture, and policy development—ensuring our network services remain robust, secure, and aligned with organisational priorities.

Network Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of the Trust's LAN, WAN, and voice infrastructure to ensure 24/7 availability of clinical and non‑clinical services.
• Provide expert input into IT security and general policy development, ensuring alignment with Trust‑wide digital strategy.
• Drive the development and implementation of network‑related policies, procedures, and standards.

Operational Oversight

• Manage the day‑to‑day support, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of network systems.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota to ensure continuity of service and rapid incident response.
• Take ownership of escalated network issues, leading resolution efforts and root‑cause analysis for complex technical challenges.

Team & Project Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network engineers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee task allocation, project scheduling, and priority management across the network team.
• Contribute to the wider IT leadership team, advising on strategic opportunities and risks.

Governance & Change Control

• Ensure all changes follow the Trust's change management protocols, with minimal disruption to services.
• Assess the broader impact of network changes on interconnected systems and services.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as 'Good' by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.