Vacancy Detail
Head of Infrastructure
The Company:
Charles Simon Associates are proud to be partnering with a well-established, national organisation to recruit for a Head of Infrastructure on a permanent basis. Our client operates across multiple UK sites, including several offices in the North West and London, and is investing heavily in strengthening its technology landscape.
Location: Manchester / Hybrid (on-site when required)
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum DOE + Bonus + Benefits
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Infrastructure to join a progressive business and take full ownership of their infrastructure strategy, leadership, and delivery. You will lead a team of up to 10, ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of systems while playing a key role in the company’s technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of infrastructure professionals (approx. 10 staff).
- Define and deliver the company’s infrastructure strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee BAU operations and ensure service excellence across internal teams and 3rd-party vendors.
- Drive standardisation and optimisation across the IT environment.
- Maintain and advance Cyber Security compliance (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001).
- Act as the escalation point for infrastructure and compliance issues.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business on projects and transformation programmes.
- Remain hands-on where required, supporting Azure, O365, and wider Microsoft technologies.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as Head of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Manager, or similar senior IT leadership role.
- Strong technical grounding within Azure, Microsoft 365, and related cloud technologies.
- Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and vendor relationship experience.
- Knowledge of Cyber Security standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001).
- Experience supporting application delivery or development teams is advantageous.
What’s On Offer:
- Salary up to £85,000 per annum (DOE)
- Bonus + comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- Chance to shape and deliver infrastructure strategy across a respected national brand
Location: Manchester/Hybrid | Salary: £80000 - £85000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 12/12/2025