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Job overview

We’re looking for a dynamic Team Manager, Platforms to join the NCA

In this role, you’ll oversee a highly skilled team responsible for managing and optimizing our core IT infrastructure; supporting four datacentres and a diverse array of over 1,800 servers utilised by over 20,000 end users. This essential role is key to delivering reliable, secure, and scalable digital solutions across both cloud-based and on-premise platforms, ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare services for thousands of staff and patients.

This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to drive transformative technology that supports healthcare for thousands. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from the NHS pension, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.

Main duties of the job

What You’ll Do:

* Lead a team of platform specialists dedicated to the availability, stability, and security of our hybrid IT environment.
* Manage critical infrastructure, which powers clinical and non-clinical applications across the NCA, with a focus on performance, disaster recovery, and data security.
* Collaborate with cross-functional NHS teams to address evolving technology needs and implement improvements in infrastructure management.
* Develop, implement, and monitor best practices for both cloud and on-premise systems, aligning with NHS standards and priorities for digital transformation.
* Lead proactive problem-solving initiatives to ensure seamless operations and rapid response to infrastructure challenges.

What You Bring:

* Proven experience in managing complex IT environments, preferably in healthcare or enterprise settings.
* Expertise in both cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise infrastructure management.
* Strong leadership skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and team development.

A commitment to NCAvalues, patient-centered care, and excellence in service delivery.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.