Job Introduction

So…. What is this role exactly?

Your Housing Group are undertaking a wide-ranging Technology programme, alongside the day-to-day work to maintain & improve our systems.  We are looking for an ICT Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help us successfully manage the requests for work coming into the Infrastructure team and being able to share their expertise to identify the right solutions and move ICT in the direction of our future roadmap.

You will be homebased, living within the North-West, within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses as required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a genuine passion for IT infrastructure and the desire to drive innovative approaches to managing our infrastructure, whilst ensuring the protection of existing live services.

What will my working week look like? 

You’ll be required to visit our Head Office in Warrington approximately 1 or 2 times a month, but this can vary week by week and you can have some influence on the frequency based on how you interact with your colleagues.

What will I be responsible for doing?

First and foremost, you will have responsibility for ensuring the stability and availability of our IT infrastructure, which supports our key business applications, alongside our 3^rd party suppliers.

You will be responsible for the lifecycle of infrastructure systems, from inception of ideas right through to decommissioning, involving implementation, handover documentation, maintenance and upgrades delivered through projects and change control.  You will provide third & fourth line support to these systems, guide other members of the team and collaborate with other operational teams to solve complex problems.

One of the great things about this role is you will have the opportunity and flexibility to drive innovation in the approach as you embrace the culture of continuous improvement supporting Value for Money throughout the organisation.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as the ICT Senior Infrastructure engineer here at YHG, you will have excellent influencing and communication skills.

Ideally you will be a collaborative team player with a genuine desire to continually improve both yourself and your team.

This role is really suited to someone who likes to positively contribute to the success of the wider IT team with a personable outlook, an individual who can represent IT in the best possible light to our customers.

Please check out the role profile, which is attached to the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £45,000 - £55,000 for a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

At #TeamYHG we measure performance on outputs and quality, not hours and minutes. We offer a flexible, homeworking culture where you’re trusted to get the job done.  If you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, if it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our purpose-built collaboration, wellbeing, and social space.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date:   28^th June 2023.

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG3

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