Overview
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our cloud and database teams, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of services. In this key role, you will manage the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of cloud and database solutions to support organisational needs.
Role responsibilities
* Lead the design and operation of scalable, cost-efficient cloud infrastructure, including Azure environments, ensuring they meet performance and security standards.
* Oversee database management, covering architecture, implementation, tuning, and disaster recovery.
* Provide team leadership, mentoring Database Administrators and Cloud Engineers, and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
* Work with internal stakeholders, digital teams, and external partners to meet business and clinical needs.
* Manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics; monitor service levels, respond to incidents, and drive ongoing improvement for secure and reliable infrastructure.
* Design and implement cloud and database solutions across NHS architecture principles and industry best practices, including deployment and configuration of cloud resources, database servers, and storage systems.
* Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data resilience and business continuity; perform regular audits, performance tuning, and system upgrades.
* Oversee database migrations, patching, and integration of new technologies; provide technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation and operational procedures for all cloud and database environments; assess emerging technologies and recommend innovations to enhance scalability and performance.
* Report to senior leadership with insights into service performance, risks, and improvement plans; contribute to the strategic digital infrastructure of the NHS collaboration.
About the organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.
We are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciate, and inspire in our team.
What we offer
A role with purpose and flexibility. We provide a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.
How to read more
For the main job duties/responsibilities, please read the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers site: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management
* Industries
* Strategic Management Services
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