We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on IT Infrastructure Manager to lead and develop our client’s IT Services Infrastructure Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of a large, multi‑site education provider’s IT environment.
What you will be doing: -
Lead, mentor, and line‑manage the Infrastructure Team, driving high performance and professional growth.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations across servers, networks, firewalls, telephony, cloud services, and backups.
Shape and deliver the organisation’s infrastructure architecture and long‑term technical strategy.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents.
Ensure compliance with IT policies, Cyber Essentials, Security Standards, and Best Practice.
Collaborate across IT Services to prioritise workloads, improve processes, and deliver innovative solutions.
Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of new systems and infrastructure projects.
Support disaster recovery planning and ensure robust resilience measures are in place.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement across systems and services.
Travel between sites as required (full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years, with a maximum of six (6) points).
What you will bring to the table: -
Strong experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Design, and Project Delivery.
Expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Networking, MS Identity Technologies, Microsoft Endpoint Deployment Management technologies and Security technologies.
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical users.
Experience managing teams, suppliers, and third‑party support partners.
Knowledge of data protection, cyber security best practice, and ITIL principles.
Experience in an education environment is an advantage but is not essential.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes a great holiday allowance, an exceptionally good pension, a massive range of retail discounts and ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work long-term in the UK without Company Sponsorship. You will also live within a commutable distance of Exeter, Devon, or you will be in a position to relocate to the area.
KEYWORDSIT Infrastructure Manager, Data Protection, Cyber Security, Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Networking, MS Identity Technologies, Microsoft Endpoint Deployment Management, Security, ITIL, Infrastructure Architecture.
Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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Opportunity has arisen for a Service Engineer to join a well-established provider of sustainable water-management systems, specialising in rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and SuDS solutions.
As a Service Engineer, you will install, service and maintain specialist water management, pumping and mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring their reliable performance across customer sites.
This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 and benefits. Product training will be provided.
Candidate must be within commutable distance of the office.
You will be responsible for:
* Carrying out site inspections and technical surveys
* Installing, commissioning and servicing mechanical and electrical systems
* Delivering planned and reactive maintenance
* Diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs
* Providing aftersales technical support and product testing
* Managing service visits, including travel and occasional overnight stays
* Participating in an on-call rota following training
* Supporting project coordination and related administrative duties
* Working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Plumber, Water Systems Engineer, Plumbing Systems Engineer, Pump Engineer, Pump Service Engineer, Water Treatment Engineer, Building Services Engineer or in a similar role.
* Background as field service supervisor, involving pumping systems, cooling systems or related technologies within construction or building services
* Recognised trade qualifications in plumbing or electrical engineering
* Experience leading or supervising site activities
* Strong customer-facing experience within the building services sector
* Ability to interpret technical (2D and 3D)drawings
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office,
* Full manual driving licence
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* Company mobile phone
* Travel expenses covered
* 22 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays
* Structured product and technical training
* Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sites
This is a great opportunity for a Service Engineer seeking a varied field-based role with strong training and long-term prospects.
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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