Head of Infrastructure

· Oversee cloud infrastructure in Azure, including governance, IaaS/PaaS, and cost optimisation.

· Ensure scalability, availability, and DR capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments.

· Manage endpoint strategy, standards, and lifecycle using M365 and Intune.

· Oversee hardware, servers, and network architecture across multiple sites.

· Partner with InfoSec to embed infrastructure security and support ISO/NIS2 compliance.

· Lead on Microsoft 365 and tenant-to-tenant migration programmes.

· Drive modernisation initiatives including automation, monitoring, and service resilience.

· Manage external vendors and service providers, ensuring performance and value.

· 8+ years' experience in IT infrastructure, including leadership across cloud and on-prem.

· Deep Azure knowledge, including architecture, networking, identity, and cost control.

· Experience leading infrastructure and endpoint teams, ideally across multi-site operations.

· Strong understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, Intune, and virtualisation (Hyper-V/VMware).

· Proven track record of successful Azure migrations and post-migration optimisation.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate technical strategy to non-technical audiences.

· Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, or Microsoft 365 Administrator desirable.

· Competitive salary up to £100,000 (DOE) + bonus + benefits

· Hybrid working (2-3 days in London office)

· High-impact strategic role with group-level visibility

· Opportunity to shape cloud and infrastructure roadmap across multiple subsidiaries

Role Responsibilities:

· Own and evolve the group's infrastructure strategy, aligned with digital transformation goals.

· Lead and mentor a team across infrastructure, networking, and end-user computing.

Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with a growing group business to recruit a Head of Infrastructure during a time of transformation and cloud maturity. This is a hands-on strategic role, focused on evolving infrastructure across cloud, on-premise, and end-user environments, while leading a team and managing key technology partners. You'll play a critical role in driving cloud-first strategies, defining group-wide infrastructure standards, and embedding resilience, scalability, and performance across the estate. Strong Azure experience is essential, alongside leadership of infrastructure and modern workplace functions.