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Datacenter Manager
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2132 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Mitie is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Data Centre Manager
Location: Peterborough & Corby (Site Based)
Mitie are looking for an experienced Data Centre Manager to lead the operational delivery of a critical data centre portfolio supporting one of the UK's largest banking organisations.
This is a high-profile leadership role with accountability for multiple data centres, critical engineering infrastructure, operational performance, stakeholder management and service excellence across a complex and highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead a team of Technical Managers and approximately 55-60 engineers, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical power, cooling and M&E systems that support nationally important banking services.
Data centre experience is essential for this position.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the operational management of multiple data centres across Peterborough and Corby.
- Managing Technical Managers and a team of circa 55-60 engineers operating within a 24/7 critical environment.
- Taking overall responsibility for critical infrastructure including power, cooling, high voltage and specialist M&E systems.
- Leading incident management, escalation processes and root cause analysis activities.
- Managing KPIs, SLAs, compliance requirements and operational performance.
- Maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and specialist technical teams.
- Overseeing project activity across the portfolio and ensuring minimal operational risk.
- Providing oversight of soft services including security, cleaning and waste management within the integrated facilities management model.
About You
We're looking for a proven leader who can operate confidently within a highly critical environment and who understands the standards, controls and stakeholder expectations associated with data centre operations.
You will have:
- Demonstrable experience in a Data Centre Manager or equivalent leadership role.
- Strong background within critical environments and mission-critical facilities.
- High voltage experience and an Authorised Person (AP) background.
- Experience managing large engineering teams across multiple sites.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
- A strong understanding of incident management, business continuity and operational resilience.
- Experience managing budgets, commercial performance, KPIs and SLAs.
- A hands-on leadership style and the ability to make informed decisions in a high-pressure environment.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Mitie, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Mitie holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.