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Head of Infrastructure

United Kingdom, London 75000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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I am recruiting for a Head of Infrastructure position that will require travel to London once or twice per week, as well as travelling nationally as needed. You will initially be required to travel more frequently for the first few months and once settled in role there will be an expectation of a minimum of 3 days in office or travelling per week. This role is diverse and will require up to date hands on technical experience as well as strategic leadership responsibilities. The company is expanding at pace, so any experience you have with mergers and acquisitions will be very useful. They currently outsource a lot of helpdesk support to MSP partners. I am looking for current hands on infrastructure experience to muck in and do it yourself, if and when needed as well as leadership experience within a high growth and fast paced business.

Job Responsibility

  • Accountable for Infrastructure, User support, Cyber Security standards, Cloud and On Prem hybrid environment, Disaster recovery, service delivery, Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Act as the primary technical authority and provide clear instruction to reports and stakeholders
  • Implementation of ISO27001 standards
  • Ensuring all entities meet Cyber Essentials Plus
  • Continuous maintenance and improvement focus
  • Stabilise, standardise and implement Infrastructure across the business
  • Post Acquisition Integration, ensuring operational resilience at all times

Requirements

  • Current hands on technical ability essential
  • Experience with high growth and acquisitions is highly desirable
  • Full UK driving license required
  • Managing Hybrid Cloud and On Prem environments
  • Management of third party vendors and MSPs
  • Networking
  • Cyber Security
  • Identity Access Management
  • Onboarding and offboarding acquisitions
  • Oversight and optimisation of budgets
  • Excellent stakeholder communication

Nice to have

  • Cyber Essentials Plus
  • ISO27001
  • ITIL V4
  • Experience in Engineering or Service environments

What we offer

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme

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