Technology Platforms Manager

ICAEW; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 9%

Private medical cover

Healthcare cash plan

Holiday 24–27 days

Hybrid working

Gym discounts

Travel loans

Retail perks

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

ICAEW in Milton Keynes is hiring a Technology Platforms Manager on a permanent basis. The role leads technology platforms across cloud, infrastructure and digital workplace, with a hybrid working pattern. A salary of £76,000 to £85,500 is offered.

You will oversee Azure, security, and platform operations, drive automation with IaC and CI/CD, and manage a multidisciplinary team including external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud infrastructure with Azure expertise.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing external service providers.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM, networking, Windows Server and virtualisation.
• Hands-on automation and IaC using PowerShell, Bicep or Terraform, plus CI/CD pipelines.
• IT service management experience, including major incidents, problem and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICAEW's technology platforms across cloud, core infrastructure and digital workplace.
• Oversee Azure and hybrid infrastructure, governance, networking and legacy modernization.
• Drive automation through IaC, CI/CD and self-service capabilities.
• Own platform performance, incident, disaster recovery and risk management.
• Develop a multidisciplinary tech team and manage external suppliers.
• Collaborate with Security, Architecture and Enablement teams to improve security and cost management.

Skills

Hybrid cloud experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Security best practices

Tools

Microsoft Azure

PowerShell

Bicep

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Windows Server

Identity and access management

Job description

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you’ll be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We’re looking for a Technology Platforms Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £76,000 to £85,500 and a hybrid working pattern.

What you will be doing;

• Lead and manage ICAEW's technology platforms across cloud, core infrastructure and the digital workplace, ensuring services are reliable, secure and meet agreed service levels.
• Oversee the Microsoft Azure and hybrid infrastructure estate, including cloud governance, networking, identity management and the modernisation of legacy systems.
• Drive platform engineering and automation through infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines and self-service capabilities, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of platform performance, major incident and problem management, backup and disaster recovery, ensuring services remain resilient and operational risks are effectively managed.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary technology team, managing external suppliers and ensuring high standards of service delivery, technical capability and operational performance.
• Work closely with Technology Enablement, Architecture and Security teams to improve platform security, manage technical debt, optimise cloud costs and ensure new services are operationally ready.

What you will need;

Experience

• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud infrastructure, with strong Microsoft Azure expertise covering landing zones, networking, governance, policy and platform operations.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams, managing external service providers and taking accountability for service levels and operational performance.
• Strong technical knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, identity and access management, networking, Windows Server and virtualisation environments.
• Practical experience implementing automation and infrastructure as code using PowerShell, Bicep or Terraform, alongside CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience in IT service management, including major incident, problem and change management, service monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, with the ability to communicate technical risks to senior stakeholders.

What you can expect from us;

• A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
• Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
• 24 - 27 days’ holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It’s all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.