Job Posting End Date: January 05

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

14 Senior IT Infrastructure Manager
Hybrid – Dorking or Basingstoke 2 days a week

What will you bring?

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. 

We are hiring a Senior IT Infrastructure Manager  to lead and guide teams managing technical services and capabilities. The role oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the UK IT infrastructure, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and aligned with both tactical and strategic goals. Responsibilities include strategic planning, daily operations, delivering new services, and capacity planning to meet Unum UK’s current and future needs. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining a change roadmap to guide the delivery of business objectives, ensuring alignment between IT and business teams. You will also oversee and ensure compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements across all infrastructure services. Additionally, you will provide key input into audit and risk compliance management reviews, working closely with both internal and external auditors to identify and mitigate potential risks. Maintaining smooth operational performance while balancing the need for strategic change and continuous improvement will be a key focus, requiring strong leadership and ownership of initiatives. 

Collaboration with senior IT and business leaders will be essential to achieve shared goals, with your ability to influence decision-making driving successful outcomes. You will lead and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, while aligning priorities with business stakeholders and available resources. Strong communication and leadership skills will be key to building partnerships, ensuring effective execution, and supporting the achievement of agreed objectives.

The successful candidate can expect: 
•    Generous Bonus
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Market leading pension scheme 
•    Life, medical and income Insurance 
•    Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion 
•    27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) 
•    Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.  
 
 
We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities. 
 
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact directly.

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.

Company:

Unum UK