Director of Infrastructure

Director of Infrastructure - Hampshire - Excellent Salary + Benefits!

We're seeking a visionary Director of Infrastructure to lead the strategy, operations, and future development of enterprise technology infrastructure. This is a senior leadership role that plays a critical part in enabling business transformation through secure, scalable, and high-performing technology environments.

About the Role

As Director of Infrastructure, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end performance, security, and reliability of the organisation's infrastructure - including data centres, networks, cloud platforms, and associated systems. You'll drive forward infrastructure strategy, ensure operational excellence, and enable the business to scale through innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development & execution of infrastructure strategies and multi-year roadmaps.

• Ensure high availability and resilience of all technology infrastructure, with proactive monitoring and early-warning systems.

• Oversee critical infrastructure platforms including O365, Cloud environments, data networks, and server/storage operations.

• Develop, lead, and grow high-performing infrastructure teams and service management functions.

• Own incident response processes and serve as the escalation lead for Priority 1 and 2 infrastructure incidents.

• Create and maintain service level agreements (SLAs), service catalogues, and continuous improvement frameworks.

• Manage non-production environments and test strategies to support business change.

• Deliver robust financial management, including capital planning and return on investment for infrastructure initiatives.

• Drive forward operational governance, compliance, and business continuity practices.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven leadership in a live technology operational environment.

• Demonstrated success in delivering infrastructure strategies and services at scale.

• Experience in managing blended sourcing models and third-party vendors.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, networks, and enterprise technology systems.

• Track record of leading technical teams, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as Business Management or Computer Science.

• Relevant industry certifications (eg, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma).

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation. You'll work with senior leaders, influence strategic direction, and enable transformation that impacts every part of the business.