Job Description

ICT Infrastructure Manager
Civic Centre, Esher Surrey
61,800 - 66,688
C4 Occasional Car User
Managing the maintenance, development and stability of all IT infrastructure-based systems and services required by us seems straightforward but you know there is much more to it. You know the experience, creativity and strategic thinking needed to do this job well and because you know this, we want to hear from you.
Elmbridge Borough Council is a progressive local authority based in Esher, Surrey. With good road and rail links to London and the South East you shouldn't be worried about your commute. You will also be reassured to know that we are an organisation with talented, hardworking people, determined to deliver quality services to our customers.
The opportunity
We're not just looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We need a strategic thinker and delivery-focused ICT Infrastructure Manager who can lead from the front - technically and operationally. You'll work at the heart of several exciting infrastructure modernisation programmes, including:

• Designing and leading the technical migration to Azure Cloud, including adoption of SaaS and PaaS models to improve agility and scalability.
• Co-leading our End User Computing (EUC) migration to Entra ID and Windows 11, helping deliver a secure, modern digital workplace.
• Driving our IT architecture landscape review, shaping our future-state design and technology roadmaps.
• Co-managing the evolution of our cybersecurity posture, ensuring resilience and compliance across all systems.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly shape how we deliver public services through secure, reliable, and innovative digital infrastructure.
What we need from you:

• Proven ability to design and implement strategic network and infrastructure plans that meet capacity, security and operational needs - now and in the future.
• Strong experience ensuring compliance through robust IT architecture and resilient infrastructure.
• Effective management of supplier and partner relationships - ensuring we get the best possible service and value.
• Technical expertise to install, maintain and support core infrastructure components, operating systems, cloud services and specialised tools.

What we're also looking for:

• A forward-thinking leader with the passion to mentor and coach a small but capable team.
• A natural collaborator who can work across IT and business functions to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Someone with excellent programme and project management skills - capable of taking ownership from design through to delivery.
• A confident communicator with a customer-focused, can-do attitude and a strong sense of purpose.

We ask a lot we know but we give a lot too! ...

• Flexibility: And we really mean it! We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you.
• Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to lunchtime table tennis - the options are there for you.
• Learning and development: We all know learning doesn't stop when you leave university, it is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan.

If you would like to know more, please have a look at our LinkedIn page and our careers site ( ), to get more of a feel for the organisation.
We are happy to have an informal chat about the role, so don't hesitate to contact Nikki Benge our Technology Operations Manager - if you have any questions.
Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 20th June 2025
Interviews: Monday 30th June 2025