Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

About the role

We’re looking for an Infrastructure Manager to join our Technology Services directorate. This is a fixed term contract role for 12 months.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Manager to oversee and make improvements to our end user computer and cloud-based infrastructure. The successful candidate will also manage and lead on key projects including  our Azure re-build and migration, Windows 11 implementation and reviewing our telephony offer.

 The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing a small technical team that provides and supports the Cloud and End User computing requirements for the British Medical Association and its operating companies so that they may achieve their business objectives. 

Join the BMA as an Infrastructure Manager at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

This is a hybrid role and will involve a mix of working from home and at BMA House in Central London (1 day per week in the office).

To be successful as an Infrastructure Manager you'll have:

• Experience and a proven track record in managing end user computer and cloud-based infrastructure to support medium and large-scale business solutions in partnership with a range of business and technical owners
• Previous experience in an infrastructure management role
• Relevant technical qualifications in Microsoft technologies, cloud-based technologies
• Good understanding of cloud based and hybrid infrastructure
• Proven experience in managing, organising and coordinating small teams
• Ability to co-ordinate activities and collaborate with other teams and third parties to complete tasks
• Project Management skills
• Ability to build good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system and we do not hold a sponsorship licence.