Head of Hybrid Cloud
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,815 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (including London Allowance) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0126-023 |
Summary
Full-Time, Permanent
Royal Holloway is advancing its hybrid cloud strategy, combining expansion into public cloud services with a modernised on-premises data centre powered, by HPE GreenLake. This bimodal approach supports both traditional IT services and exciting cloud-native innovations.
We are seeking a Head of Hybrid Cloud to continue to lead this transformation. This senior role will shape and deliver a unified operating model across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring security, scalability, and resilience. You will manage a skilled technical team, oversee strategic planning, and provide expert guidance to senior leadership on infrastructure priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and services.
• Align cloud and on-premises operations into a single coherent model.
• Lead vendor relationships and ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native services while maintaining critical legacy systems.
• Develop and mentor the Hybrid Cloud team to meet future demands.
• Actively manage the Microsoft 365 stack, including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and associated Microsoft technologies.
• Be the technical lead on our strategic identity management project.
About You:
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud strategy and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware), Microsoft 365, Azure and IAM systems and processes.
• Skilled in team leadership, vendor management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational stability.
Royal Holloway is committed to innovation and inclusivity. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT services for a leading UK university, supporting research, teaching, and student success. We are open to applicants seeking part-time or job-share opportunities.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0126-023
Closing Date: 23:59, 28 January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Royal Holloway is advancing its hybrid cloud strategy, combining expansion into public cloud services with a modernised on-premises data centre powered, by HPE GreenLake. This bimodal approach supports both traditional IT services and exciting cloud-native innovations.
We are seeking a Head of Hybrid Cloud to continue to lead this transformation. This senior role will shape and deliver a unified operating model across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring security, scalability, and resilience. You will manage a skilled technical team, oversee strategic planning, and provide expert guidance to senior leadership on infrastructure priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and services.
• Align cloud and on-premises operations into a single coherent model.
• Lead vendor relationships and ensure compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native services while maintaining critical legacy systems.
• Develop and mentor the Hybrid Cloud team to meet future demands.
• Actively manage the Microsoft 365 stack, including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and associated Microsoft technologies.
• Be the technical lead on our strategic identity management project.
About You:
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud strategy and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization (VMware), Microsoft 365, Azure and IAM systems and processes.
• Skilled in team leadership, vendor management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to balance innovation with operational stability.
Royal Holloway is committed to innovation and inclusivity. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT services for a leading UK university, supporting research, teaching, and student success. We are open to applicants seeking part-time or job-share opportunities.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0126-023
Closing Date: 23:59, 28 January 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
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