Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our cloud and database teams, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of services. In this key role, you will manage the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of cloud and database solutions to support organisational needs.

As Team Manager for Cloud and Databases, you will oversee the design and operation of scalable, cost-efficient cloud infrastructure, including Azure environments, and ensure they meet performance and security standards. You will also lead database management, covering architecture, implementation, tuning, and disaster recovery.

Team leadership is central to the role. You will mentor Database Administrators and Cloud Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, digital teams, and external partners to meet business and clinical needs.

You will manage budgets, resources, and performance metrics, monitor service levels, respond to incidents, and drive ongoing improvement to maintain secure and reliable infrastructure.

Main duties of the job

• You will lead the design and implementation of cloud and database solutions across NCA sites, ensuring alignment with NHS architecture principles and industry best practices. This includes managing the deployment and configuration of cloud resources, database servers, storage systems, and associated infrastructure components.
• You will develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data resilience and business continuity. Regular audits, performance tuning, and system upgrades will be part of your remit to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
• Your role will involve overseeing database migrations, patching, and the integration of new technologies. You will provide technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders, ensuring that cloud and database services support organisational objectives.
• You will maintain comprehensive documentation and operational procedures for all cloud and database environments. Additionally, you will track emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on service delivery, recommending innovations that enhance scalability and performance.
• Reporting to senior leadership, you will provide insights into service performance, risks, and improvement plans. Your strategic vision and technical expertise will be instrumental in shaping the digital infrastructure of the NCA and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.