Infrastructure Engineer Cloud and Server
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board as a GP and Corporate IT Programme Manager within the GP and Corporate IT team. Based in Bradford with travel across West Yorkshire, the role will support the delivery and continuous improvement of internal and outsourced IT services across the ICB and primary care.
The postholder will lead and support key GPIT and corporate IT initiatives, including the migration of infrastructure and identity services to Azure, the implementation of SharePoint and migration of legacy data and permissions. The role will also cover Microsoft licensing, hardware and NHS asset planning, supplier management and delivery of the GPIT operating model.
We are looking for an experienced, organised and collaborative IT professional with strong NHS digital knowledge and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities, lead change and build effective relationships with clinical, non clinical and senior stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of the Leeds-based GP and Corporate IT team, working with colleagues, general practice teams, stakeholders, senior managers and external IT suppliers to support the delivery of safe, reliable and effective digital services. The role will coordinate GPIT and corporate IT priorities, manage internal and outsourced resources, support service transitions, technical audits, hardware and licence management, and help introduce new technologies and ways of working. A key focus will be supporting cloud migration, reducing reliance on site-based hardware, moving shared drives to SharePoint, enhancing Intune device management and developing home delivery of devices. The postholder will manage multiple priorities, including planned programmes and urgent operational issues, while maintaining a strong focus on service quality, value for money and patient care.
About us
NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport.
As a Mindful Employer we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering digital transformation across NHS West Yorkshire ICB and 88 GP practices. Working within the Leeds GP & Corporate IT team, you will help drive the transition from traditional on-premises technologies to modern cloud-based services that support both corporate functions and frontline primary care.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading change, delivering complex technology programmes and helping organisations embrace new ways of working. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical teams, practice managers, senior leaders, suppliers and partner organisations, helping them maximise the benefits of Microsoft 365, Azure technologies and nationally provided NHS digital services.
Current priorities include delivering large-scale transformation programmes such as the migration of GP practice infrastructure, file services and business systems from on-premises environments to Microsoft cloud platforms, supporting the migration of identity and access management to Azure, expanding Microsoft Intune device management across primary care and corporate services, and helping organisations fully adopt the capabilities of the NHS shared tenant and Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This includes SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, cloud security technologies and modern collaboration tools.
The role will also support the development of cloud-first operating models, helping staff work more effectively through modern, secure and agile digital services. We are at the beginning of an ambitious programme to automate business processes through our dedicated Microsoft Power Platform environment, creating opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency and deliver smarter ways of working across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to a growing portfolio of digital transformation projects designed to modernise technology platforms, improve staff experience and support better outcomes for patients.
Working alongside the IT Operations Manager and with support from the IT Technical Manager, you will help shape technical roadmaps, coordinate migration activities, support cloud adoption, develop implementation plans and ensure solutions are delivered in line with organisational and national standards. As the role develops, there will be opportunities to build deeper technical expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies, identity management, endpoint management, automation, security and modern workplace solutions.
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual with strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, who can confidently engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Whether your background is in infrastructure, cloud technologies, project delivery or digital transformation, you will have a passion for improving services through technology and helping organisations embrace new ways of working.
In return, you will join a supportive team delivering one of the largest digital modernisation programmes in primary care, with the opportunity to influence how cloud technologies, digital services and modern workplace solutions evolve across health and care organisations throughout West Yorkshire.
Person Specification
Experience
- Practical experience of managing cloud infrastructure and on prem hardware (including VMware)
- Experience of Azure, Active Directory, Exchange, and cyber protection systems.
- Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
- Change management experience with the ability to take a lead business change specialist role in digital projects
- Sharepoint deployment and management
Qualifications
- Qualifications - Essential CriteriaEducated to Masters Level or equivalent experience / qualifications
Skills & Behaviors
- Knowledge of the NHS GP Operating Model and understanding of primary care digital services/systems
- IT literate, with an advanced ability in using Microsoft Office IT packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
- Ability to work under pressure to meet the requirements of conflicting deadlines and targets
- Flexible, well organised and self-motivated
- Approachable and fair management style
- Skilled in leading on change management/service improvement within the NHS and/or social care
Employer details
Employer name
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Address
NHS West Yorkshire ICB
Scorex House West
1 Bolton Road
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD1 4AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk