Salary: HG 16T Circa £60,000, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Cardiff, UK
Hybrid working: 2 days in office
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the job
Responsible for leading the design, delivery and control of global IT Infrastructure services, enabling the organisation with an efficient, scalable, and resilient global infrastructure. The role manages the Cloud and Data Centre team to deliver expert technical services across infrastructure environments and ensures the effective delivery of both project and operational services.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, delivery, and management of global IT infrastructure services across cloud and data centre environments
Manage and develop a team of infrastructure and cloud engineers
Ensure delivery of services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Define and maintain infrastructure standards covering availability, resilience, performance, and security
Oversee vendor management and supplier performance
Lead disaster recovery planning and execution aligned to business continuity strategies
Coordinate implementation of new systems into the global infrastructure environment
Develop infrastructure and data centre strategy aligned to organisational goals
Qualifications
Degree level education or equivalent with relevant IT certifications (Azure, AWS, ITIL)
Proven experience in infrastructure or cloud operations roles
Strong knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms
Experience with enterprise networking concepts such as TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewalls
Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware
Experience working with Linux/Unix environments
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Line management or leadership experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
Enhanced family friendly benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays. The opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year.
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Flexible working hours (core hours are 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.5 hours per week
Paid volunteering leave
Excellent continuous professional development
Opportunity & Belonging
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
Team Lead Cloud and Data Centre Services in Cardiff employer: International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cardiff that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to growth opportunities and a supportive culture that values your contributions. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission that impacts education globally while enjoying competitive benefits and a vibrant workplace.
Contact Details:
International Baccalaureate Recruitment Team
