Cloud Solutions Engineer

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Cloud Solutions Engineer to manage our cloud infrastructure and systems to support the technical requirements of the organisation.

The Role: 

·       The Cloud Solutions Engineer will be responsible for acting as a technical lead on cloud infrastructure and systems to enable the completion of projects and improvements in the Digital Enablement Technology portfolio.

·       The role involves technical requirements analysis, solution design and solution implementation of technology when required.

·       The post holder would be required to work in collaboration with IT partners, assisting the Infrastructure Architect with overseeing the deployment of technology for various projects from requirements definition through to handover with support teams.

·       BAU support is also required for complex issue troubleshooting and the support of specific technology areas.

·       This role will work with Digital Enablement peers and 3rd party suppliers on the continuous improvement initiatives and the specification and delivery of technology infrastructure.  This includes cloud infrastructure, network services, telephony, servers, storage, and related software.  

·       This role requires a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once or twice a month on average.

The Candidate: 

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience using Azure including Azure site recovery, Azure monitoring configuration and Azure resource management.
• You’ll have strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, system administrators and 3rd parties.
• You’ll have experience of designing and managing Azure solutions within the Cloud Adoption Framework (such as the Hub/Spoke Model) with a proven ability to provide effective project specification, robust technical assurance, and well-informed challenge to supplier proposals.
• You will be in possession of Microsoft Certification in Azure Administrator Associate (or higher).
• You’ll have experience conducting technical reviews with a wide range of stakeholders and working groups
• You’ll have knowledge of compliant relevant frameworks and legislation with the ability to implement these into your day-to-day work.
• You’ll have experience of and know how to problem solve for complex infrastructure implementation, system upgrades or migrations and operational troubleshooting.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

·       Enhanced Employer Pension

·       Life Assurance

·       Flexible & Hybrid Working Options

·       Generous Annual Leave

·       Enhanced Parental Pay

·       Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.