Infrastructure Team Lead

Infrastructure Team Lead (Contract) Wakefield (Hybrid - 1-2 days on-site) Band 8a equivalent: £294.03 - £337.36 per day (Inside IR35) 6 months initial - potential extension Overview We are supporting a large NHS organisation to appoint an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead on a contract basis.This is a hands-on leadership role, combining line management responsibility with technical oversight of enterprise infrastructure. You'll lead a team delivering reliable, high-performing IT services that support critical 24/7 operations. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a team of infrastructure Engineers and Specialists • Oversee the day-to-day delivery of infrastructure services (networks, servers, core platforms) • Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of enterprise environments • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents • Plan and prioritise team workloads across BAU and project activity • Support delivery of the infrastructure roadmap and wider IT strategy • Work closely with internal stakeholders, NHS partners, and suppliers • Drive continuous improvement and service optimisation • Provide mentoring, coaching, and development for team members • Contribute to security best practice and compliance (beneficial but not core focus) • Participate in an on-call / out-of-hours rota as required Key Experience & Skills • Proven experience in a Team Lead / Line Manager position within IT infrastructure • Beneficial to have: • Network infrastructure (WAN/LAN, routing, switching) • Microsoft environments (Active Directory, servers) • Infrastructure monitoring and performance tools • Experience delivering services in complex, operational environments (NHS/public sector desirable) • Ability to balance hands-on technical work with people leadership • Strong incident management and problem-solving capability • Understanding of cyber security principles (firewalls, governance, etc.) - beneficial, not essential • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to translate technical concepts into business impact Key Deliverables • High-performing, well-managed infrastructure team • Stable, reliable, and resilient IT services • Effective handling of major incidents and escalations • Delivery of infrastructure improvements and change initiatives • Ongoing enhancement of service quality and operational performance Why Apply? • Lead a team supporting critical frontline services • Strong blend of technical leadership and people management Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk