Server Infrastructure Manager | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £72,719 - £83,505 Pro rata, pa, incl. HCAS (outer) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston, KT2 7QB |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7933639/396-7791841-DE-DK-A |
Summary
The Server Infrastructure Manager oversees the Trust’s server estate, storage platforms, backups and associated data‑centre environments, ensuring secure, resilient and high‑performing infrastructure services. The role requires advanced expertise in Microsoft/VMware technologies, cloud platforms, systems security and capacity planning, alongside experience managing complex infrastructure projects and leading specialist technical teams. The postholder provides senior technical guidance, oversees change and incident management processes, and ensures new services are introduced safely, effectively and in line with organisational requirements.
• Responsible for the technical and operational assessment, installation, upgrade, control, maintenance and effective use of server infrastructure and cloud technology
• Manages projects end-to-end within area of responsibility (hardware and software refreshes & developments) from identifying the need, to building specifications and implementing
• Manages the Server Infrastructure Team, responsible for staff performance and disciplinary issues including ensuring that they have an agreed job description, appraisals, work, and training objectives and receive regular performance reviews
• Responsible for policy development for server and infrastructure services and ensuring quality by appropriate QA and compliance by regular audit
• Authorised signatory; responsible for the purchase of some physical assets and supplies; installation and/or repair and maintenance of physical assets. Signs off, e.g., overtime expenses; authorises purchase of IM&T equipment; responsible for the installation or repair and maintenance of IM&T equipment.
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Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
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This advert closes on Sunday 19 Apr 2026