Networks Manager
The closing date is 19 April 2026.
The Network Manager is responsible for the design, operation and optimisation of the organisation's LAN, WAN and wireless network services, ensuring secure, reliable and high‑availability connectivity across clinical and corporate environments. The role requires expert knowledge of enterprise networking, security technologies, TCP/IP, firewalls and large‑scale network infrastructure, as well as the ability to lead complex technical projects and manage specialist engineers. The postholder also oversees network performance, risk management and supplier engagement, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of critical network services.
Main duties of the job
* Design, operate and optimise LAN, WAN and wireless network services to ensure secure, reliable, and high‑availability connectivity across clinical and corporate environments.
* Lead complex technical projects and manage specialist engineers.
* Oversee network performance, risk management and supplier engagement.
* Ensure safe and compliant delivery of critical network services.
Person Specification
Education
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Significant demonstrable experience of delivering and supporting IT networks in a Cisco / Checkpoint operating environment (or similar technology).
* Experience in motivating, developing, and managing technical professionals to deliver high‑quality, innovation‑led results.
* Experience of producing reports and documentation, service redesign, overseeing improvement plans, negotiating and managing 3rd party contracts.
* Expert at developing procedures to cover areas such as equipment installation, system security and configuration, and change management systems and procedures.
Skills
* Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams/projects, providing oversight of technical resources and requirements realisation.
* Expert analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem solving; able to gather and interpret complex data to inform analytical and problem‑solving tasks.
* Excellent relationship management skills, experience of liaising with senior management and the ability to manage expectations, balancing supply with demand.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
£72,719 to £83,505 a year (pro‑rata pay inclusive of HCAS – outer London).
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