IT Network Manager

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that?

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here at Severn Trent, we’re on the hunt for a highly skilled and experienced IT Network Manager to lead our team of network engineers. In this high-profile role, you’ll oversee all operational data and voice networks, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability. As the technical authority for these systems, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure to support the company's business objectives.

We’ll be expecting you to lead the Technology Network Operations delivery and support functions as well as the Critical Environments team, taking accountability for the team’s communication, processes, delivery, and performance. We’ll look for you to enable delivery of end-to-end service through excellent Management and dynamic Leadership.

Key Accountabilities for the role include:-

Technical ownership of all network and voice platforms and devices as an expert the field.
communication infrastructure and operations services on a 24x7 basis across 300+ sites
Ensure team have the correct tools and support to provide swift and thorough 2nd and 3rd line technical support
Accountable for technical leadership and direction on major implementations and incidents including, but not limited to, connectivity services
Overall responsibility for the current on-premises data centres, specifically all network services and connections
Leadership of the Network and Critical environment teams across the various disciplines to develop, implement, manage, and maintain technology
Provide focus into continual improvement and asset mitigation such as technical debt across the estate, providing proactive options where possible

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity, and a caring attitude in equal weight.

Technically, we’ll be looking for you to have extensive experience of engineering and technical management of cisco routing and switching and well as knowledge of Meraki devices & Azure networking estate. Also, an understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP trunks and IVR solutions could be beneficial.

These technical skills are to compliment your excellent written and verbal communication skills, Self-motivation with an ability to prioritise workload and team management as well as Leadership and motivating skills including the ability to delegate whilst retaining management control.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

We do more because we care.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)

Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)

Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’

Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)

Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)

Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And if this has sparked your curiosity, and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.