Infrastructure Operations Lead

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for an Infrastructure Operations Lead to join our Technology Infrastructure Platforms and Networks team. In this role, you'll be part of a team responsible for the day to day support of our critical infrastructure and associated projects providing technical expertise to deliver and maintain compliant and performant infrastructure systems across YBS.

This is a hybrid role; remote working and a small amount of onsite presence in our Bradford office (1 to 2 days per month).

As our next Infrastructure Operations Lead, you’ll build a team capable of not only supporting current technologies but driving change within the team and liaising with stakeholders at all disciplines to develop and grow an infrastructure capable of support the organisations goal to deliver real help with real lives. You’ll join a likeminded team at our Bradford based Technology Operations function.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team to maintain and develop the YBS Infrastructure

• Perform team leadership duties e.g. conducting regular meetings and 1-2-1s.

• Be a technical resource to oversee and contribute with any tasks or projects

• Be accountable for departmental processes and procedures

• Drive change and working practices to move to a more agile approach

• Collaborate with all areas of the business when required

• Continue to drive the teams development as well as your own

Skills Required

Expert level skills in providing IT Systems Administration services in complex Business Critical IT environments with some of the following skills/knowledge:

• Advanced Level Red Hat Linux Experience

• Advanced level VMware experience

• Advanced Level Storage Management & Provisioning

• Advanced windows server.

• Knowledge of Physical Server Hardware & Data Centre Concepts

• Experience leading a technical team

• A proven ability to automate, innovate and continuously improve processes

• A desire to support and embrace transformational technologies and working practices

• A proven ability to produce and maintain high quality documentation

• Ability to drive, demonstrate and communicate strategic level proposals to both technical and non-technical groups

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tazafia Mahmood at tahmood@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date