Overview

The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of specialist technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions for new and existing services, as well as wider more platform specific multi-disciplinary functions who are responsible for the delivery of new infrastructure. This role is to provide technical leadership for the IT Operations practice, providing deep technical guidance to these teams. They will engage with other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs, contributing to business as usual activities, work packages and strategic planning. The role holder will take forward technical consolidation and/or improvement activities providing guidance and leadership to technicians throughout the IT Operations Practice and wider, whilst also working across Transformation & Technology to support and deliver solutions in line with the Technology and Business Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the IT Operations practice and offer deep technical guidance to teams across the practice.
• Engage with Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs.
• Contribute to business as usual activities, work packages and strategic planning.
• Take forward technical consolidation and/or improvement activities, guiding technicians within the IT Operations Practice and across Transformation & Technology to support and deliver solutions aligned with Technology and Business Strategies.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will hold a qualification in Information Technology or a related area or experience in an IT field.
• You will be able to visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and concepts and make disciplined decisions based on available information as well as have effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or experience in an IT field.

Role context and additional information

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. We are now looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer for Microsoft Platforms to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.

Salary and benefits

Alongside your salary of £57,000, HM Land Registry contributes £16,512 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

How to apply and more information

For more information about what it’s like to work here please see the following links: Building our digital capability through Communities of Practice; Working for HM Land Registry/; #WeAreHMLR. You can watch a video to learn what it is like to work in our Transformation and Technology Directorate. Please include how you meet the essential experience criteria and technical skills listed within the candidate pack within your CV. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements: This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU/EEA/Switzerland/Norway/Iceland/Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, and other categories listed. Further information on nationality requirements is available.

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