ISP Network & Infrastructure Manager

ISP Network & Infrastructure Manager Zen Internet is the leading internet provider for Business, and as an award winning Internet Service Provider we are undeterred in our mission to be the ‘The Best ISP in the UK’. Our continued success relies upon attracting and retaining motivated and highly skilled employees. Zen’s work force is energetic, vibrant and most of all focused on delivering high quality customer service to our Business and Residential customers. We are able to retain our reputable and unrivalled position with the ISP market due to our dedicated work force that is committed to providing the best possible levels of service and reliability Zen Internet is looking to recruit an experienced Network & Infrastructure Manager. The Network & Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for managing our Network & Systems Engineering and Network Operations teams who are responsible for designing, developing and supporting Zen’s customer network, infrastructure and associated systems which allow the business to deliver first class Internet services. You will be required to take on the day to day management of both teams ensuring that the strategy and work plans are aligned with current and emerging business needs and are consistent with Zen’s mission to provide the best ISP service in the UK. This is a high profile role where you will work alongside and manage a team of highly skilled Network and System Architects, as well as oversee the day to day running of our network operations team. The successful candidate will be expected to manage multiple projects through close working with internal stakeholders & peers, leading the architecture direction and formulating coaching & development programmes for the teams under your direction. A natural interest in technological innovations across the wider industry is essential. This will be backed up by an understanding of the importance of cost / benefit analysis when considering the implementation of new technologies on behalf of the business. The ideal candidate will have experience of: - Heading up design, implementation and network operations teams and will be adept and experienced at managing teams of technical specialists. - You are likely to come from a technical background in one of the areas listed above and whilst you may no longer be hands-on you will continue to have a reputation for having high levels of technical competency and credibility. Benefits: - Salary reviewed every 6 months - Investment in training - Optional Group Pension Plan with employer contributions. - Optional opportunity to join a Medicash scheme at Corporate discounted rates. - 22 days annual leave, rising to a maximum of 28 days – dependent upon service. - Free Home Broadband Account; and Discounted Products and Services. - Free car parking. - Discretionary annual bonus, payable in December, dependent upon company performance Starting Salary: Competitive, Depending on experience, plus Benefits Location: Rochdale, Lancashire