Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Job Reference: HCC623435
Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum available (subject to review)
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (18 months)
Closing Date: 8 March 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Infrastructure Consultant to join our Delivery team within IT at Hampshire County Council.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly, high performing and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

The Role:

Hampshire County Council is recognised as one of the top-performing local authorities in the UK. As a forward-looking local authority we are proud to deliver high-quality public services to over a million residents, with our IT teams playing a vital role in that success.

As part of our forward-thinking and nationally respected IT function, we are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Consultant to join our dynamic Infrastructure Delivery Team.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Infrastructure Consultant, you will lead the technical delivery and critical support of enterprise IT solutions that align with business needs, corporate strategies, and architectural standards. You'll work across a broad range of technologies and act as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following areas:

• Microsoft 365 services and Power Platform
• Azure services and Virtualisation
• Automation and Scripting
• Windows Server
• Networking (including Firewalls, VPNs, Switching, Routing, Load Balancing, CDNs, and Wireless)

You'll provide expert consultancy to senior management, guiding IT strategy and promoting awareness of IT policies and systems. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues, offering direction, peer reviews, and coaching.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a passionate, technically skilled professional with a strong background in IT infrastructure and networking.

You'll thrive in a collaborative, high-performing environment and be motivated to drive innovation and excellence in public service IT delivery.

Whether you're ready to step up into a senior role or already operating at that level, we want to hear from you.

Hampshire County Council offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

This post is subject to Non Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order for clearance to be obtained.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.