Senior IT Infrastructure Consultant

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623435
Salary Range: £48,948 - £54,423 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £3,000 per annum (subject to review)
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (18 months)
Closing Date: 12 April 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 IT 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 one of the UK’s top‑performing local authorities and is now embarking on an ambitious, transformative period of change - and you can be part of shaping its future.

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 IT Infrastructure Consultant to join our dynamic Infrastructure Delivery Team.

What you’ll do:

As a Senior IT 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.

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

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

Why join us?

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.

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

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

Additional Information:

Senior IT Infrastructure Consultant Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

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:

Peter Henville, Service Systems Infrastructure Delivery Manager on peter.henville@hants.gov.uk