Cloud Operations Manager

- Manage and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance and cost-effectiveness. - Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of cloud security controls, including RBAC, identity management, and security monitoring. - Work closely with our managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) to maintain a strong security posture and reduce organisational risk. - Deliver cloud initiatives and infrastructure projects aligned to organisational priorities and technology roadmaps. - Oversee testing, change management, and transition of services into live operation. - Maintain clear cloud and security roadmaps, identifying opportunities for optimisation and innovation. - Own the technical administration of cloud systems and support internal teams through documentation, training and knowledge sharing. - Line manage team members, providing coaching, mentoring and performance support. - Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams. - Manage supplier and partner relationships to ensure value for money and high service quality. - Champion accessibility, inclusion and user-centred design in all technology delivery. - Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials and support Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. - Contribute to architecture, design governance and continuous improvement across technology delivery. - Support agile, waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate.