Job Advert – Infrastructure Lead (Draft)
This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role.
It’s an opportunity to step into an environment that needs clarity, ownership, and direction - and make it work properly.
Our Media is a Bristol-based content and publishing business behind a portfolio of well-known brands, digital products, and highly engaged communities.
As the business evolves, technology is playing a bigger role in how it scales, operates, and grows. This hire sits right at the centre of that shift.
What you’ll be walking into
- A mix of on‑prem infrastructure, partial ownership, and external support
- Systems that aren’t fully mapped out
- A need to bring structure, not just maintain what’s there
What the first phase of this role is simple in concept, but high impact:
- Understand what exists
- Identify what matters
- Take ownership and bring control
What you’ll be doing
- Taking hands‑on ownership of infrastructure, networks, and core systems
- Building a clear view of systems, dependencies, and risks
- Introducing structure where it’s missing (documentation, ownership, process)
- Working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve how things run
- Supporting a gradual move towards more cloud‑based infrastructure
This is a role where you’ll switch between fixing problems, improving systems, and shaping decisions.
What makes this interesting
- You’re not inheriting a polished environment - you’re shaping it
- You’ll have real ownership and visibility across the business
- You’ll play a key role in enabling longer‑term digital and technology change
- You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, not sit behind a ticketing system
What we’re looking for
You don’t need everything to be perfect before you get started.
You’re likely someone who:
- Has a strong background in infrastructure (servers, networks, systems)
- Has worked across a mix of environments (on‑prem + some cloud exposure – details to be shared)
- Is comfortable figuring things out without a playbook
- Enjoys taking ownership and making things better
- Can communicate clearly with non‑technical stakeholders
You might currently be:
- A Senior Infrastructure Engineer ready to step up
- Or already leading infrastructure in an SME setting
This role isn’t
- A pure cyber security role
- A highly structured environment with everything already defined
Package
- Bristol‑based (typically 3 days per week in the office)
- Benefits include private healthcare, pension, additional holiday options, and more
Inclusion & Accessibility
Our Media is a Disability Confident employer.
This means that if you choose to apply under the Disability Confident scheme and meet the essential criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Final thought
If you enjoy stepping into environments where things need to be figured out - and want to take real ownership rather than just maintain what’s there - this is the kind of role that doesn’t come up often.
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