Infrastructure Deployment Team Leader

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Salary and Benefits

Full time, Fixed-term

Location: York

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum

£39,906 to £48,822 per annum, commensurate with experience. Talk with a recruiter for details.

Introduction

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, York St John University is a proud higher‑education provider with a London campus. Our success is founded on academic teaching and research excellence, thriving campus environments, professional and pastoral support, and inclusive, innovative values. We are a modern university eager to widen opportunity through education and contribute to a fairer world.

The Team

You will join the Innovation and Technology Services (ITS) department, managing a dedicated Infrastructure Deployment Team supporting technology programmes. The team includes Windows 11 deployment engineers, potential IT/AV engineers, and external supplier resources.

The Role

We seek a hands‑on Infrastructure Deployment Team Lead to deliver two major programmes: a university‑wide hardware refresh and Windows 11 rollout, and the full IT and AV fit‑out of the newly acquired King’s Manor site. The post is campus‑based in York with occasional travel to London, fixed‑term for 18 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams, suppliers, and contractors to deliver high‑quality outcomes aligned with university policies.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrade of infrastructure, end‑user hardware, network, and AV systems.
• Manage full lifecycle delivery of infrastructure projects from design to service transition, ensuring robust documentation and governance.
• Engage stakeholders across the university, providing clear communication and progress updates.
• Take responsibility for supplier management and financial oversight, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Centre to meet security standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Support operational needs during key events, which may include occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Key Skills And Experience

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Technical ICT certifications such as Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) or Microsoft Certified (Azure, Windows Server).
• Strong experience deploying Windows desktop environments using Microsoft System Management technologies.
• Proven track record in project and supplier management for large‑scale, complex IT projects.
• Experience administering security, accounts, and permissions across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud systems.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills, engaging both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under pressure.

Additional Information

This role involves manual handling of equipment and may require work at height or in confined spaces. Occasional evenings or weekends may be necessary to support key university activities, with some travel to London and overnight stays.

Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over Christmas.
• Disability leave for staff who have disclosed a disability and for disabled dependants.
• Pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan after six months service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
• On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials, and online resources for digital skill development.
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles.
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable).

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our attached \’further information\’ document provides details on culture, achievements, and employee testimonials. You can read about our inclusive community, working arrangements, and benefits; latest news, views, and stories; and our commitment to managing and reducing environmental impact.

Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 11 December 2025