As owners of the world’s most important biomedical database, Information Technology sits at our core.
Together, our goal is to inspire the imagination of health researchers around the world to meet the challenge of better understanding, preventing, and treating a range of serious illnesses.
To achieve this, we’re investing continuously in new and innovative technologies to help enhance our data and make new research possible.
This role is pivotal to that journey. If successful, you will join a team of dedicated and skilled professionals working for an organisation that truly values and supports its staff.
Application Deadline
June 22, 2025
Department
Data & Technology
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Cheadle
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
£52,000 - £55,000 / year
Reporting To
Andy Baugh
Can you do it?
Reporting to the IT Manager, you will manage a diverse portfolio of on-premises and cloud-based systems, working closely with InfoSec and Infrastructure teams to maintain high availability and data protection standards. Your expertise will help drive new technology adoption and support the evolving needs of our organisation.
You will be responsible for:
Owning and managing Microsoft 365 and Azure services
Maintaining VMware ESXi, Windows Servers, storage systems, DNS, and PKI
Collaborating with Information Security to implement best practice configurations and security hardening
Troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues, liaising with third parties as needed
Mentoring junior team members and share your knowledge
Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to performance, reliability, and security
This role offers the opportunity to ensure the seamless and secure operation of UK Biobank’s critical internal IT systems, where your technical expertise and proactive approach will help keep our organisation running smoothly and efficiently.
Is this you?
In order to be successful, you will have;
At least 5 years’ experience providing third-line IT support in a medium sized organisation managing multiple technologies
Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) and Azure
Experience with Enterprise Mobility & Security Management (Intune, Entra ID)
Solid knowledge of VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2019+, DNS, storage systems including SAN, and PKI
Good understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security including Zero Trust Network Access
The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements, based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026).
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Be rewarded and recognised
26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week of leave per year)
Paid day off for your birthday
USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
Healthcare Cash Plan
Enhanced family leave from day one
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches
Free car parking
Employee discounts portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual flu vaccination
Life Assurance cover
#LI-hybrid #HP
About UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
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