Senior Digital Datacentre Technician

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Manchester is looking for an IT Infrastructure Support Specialist to manage its server and datacentre infrastructure. This role includes providing high-quality support for various IT systems, ensuring optimal operational performance. The ideal candidate will have experience with VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix systems. Competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a core infrastructure environment.
• Ability to monitor and produce reports on infrastructure performance.
• Experience working in an ITIL Service Management environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for server and datacentre infrastructure.
• Manage the Trust server and storage infrastructure.
• Administer cloud infrastructure and related applications.

Skills

Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Specialist technical skills in infrastructure management

Education

VMware Certifications or equivalent knowledge

University Degree or equivalent

MCSE

Prince 2 Foundation

ITIL Qualification

Citrix Certification or equivalent knowledge

Tools

VMware

Netapp

Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop

Microsoft infrastructure

Job description

The closing date is 02 December 2025

This role includes responsibility to provide support for the development, installation, support, maintenance, and administration of the MFT's server and datacentre infrastructure, ensuring that the integrity and performance of the infrastructure is optimised in support of clinical and business needs. The post-holder will be expected to provide high-quality support for the server and datacentre infrastructure which underpins the delivery of digital systems; the post-holder will provide pro‑active and reactive support for both hardware and software faults. The post-holder will support the Datacentre team in providing a high-performing service and ensuring the technical infrastructure is operating optimally and to industry best‑practice standards. The role will ensure that the service capability of the Trust's IT infrastructure, specifically in the area of Systems, Servers, Storage, Security, Virtualisation and Datacentre Support, is maintained. The position provides technical knowledge across a range of relevant IT technologies, with the aim to provide a stable foundation to host digital systems throughout the organisation, ensuring BAU is optimised, and clinical systems are technically sound within the infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this post are to manage the Trust server and storage infrastructure residing in the Trust datacentres and server rooms, as well as administer cloud infrastructure and some related applications such as Office365 (Exchange Online, Teams, etc.).

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust – make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application: Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we're proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• VMware Certifications and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• University Degree or equivalent, recent experience
• MCSE
• Prince 2 Foundation
• ITIL Qualification
• Citrix Certification and/or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Experience

• Managing a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and Microsoft infrastructure
• Monitoring and producing reports related to infrastructure performance, status and availability
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve problems and build new solutions
• Experience of working in an ITIL Service Management environment
• Project Management Experience

Skills

• Practical and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products at an expert level, including Word, Excel, Visio and Project
• Specialist technical skills in the configuration and management of core infrastructure such as:
• Working with a core infrastructure environment that includes VMware, Netapp and Microsoft infrastructure

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata