Location: Hybrid, Bradford (One day per week in our Bradford office, with some occasional travel where required for support and team meetings).
Salary: £50,321 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm (flexible)
Use your infrastructure, cloud and security expertise to help us deliver technology that is secure, reliable, and ready for the future.
At Accent, technology is at the heart of delivering affordable, sustainable and safe homes for our customers. You will join a team that is transforming how we work – Modernising our systems, improving resilience and making sure our platforms are sustainable, secure and fit for the future.
What you'll be doing:
We’re looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with others and delivering technology that makes a meaningful impact for colleagues, and the communities we serve.
You’ll join the team that is responsible for:
A broad, hybrid technical estate: The team is responsible for implementing, developing and maintaining:
Azure Technology Stack (PaaS & IaaS)
Private Cloud/On-premises infrastructure, including our Data Centre HCI,Virtualisation platform
Networking (LAN / WAN & SD-WAN)
The full suite of M365 apps and servicesto provide endpoint managementand secure access
Providing an SME level escalation point for our Service Desk and App Support teams
Proactive monitoring, patching and troubleshooting of endpoints and systems
Documentation, knowledge sharingand continuous improvement.
Some of the key technologies we use:
Primarily Microsoft technologies(Server VMs, AD, DNS etc.)
VMware/VxRail HCI (Nutanix experience would be an advantage)
Azure PaaS/IaaS;VMs, App Service, Storage, Azure SQL, VNETs, App GW, DevOps
M365 Apps inc,EntraID, , Intune, Defender EDR/MDR, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams
Cisco Meraki Networking
Rubrik (on-premises) & Avepoint(M365) backup platforms
Infrastructure Engineer Salary
The spot salary for this post is £50,321 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
About you
This is a role where your expertise supports real social impact, helping us to deliver safe homes and great customer experiences.
Your work will ensure that our colleagues have the tools they need to deliver essential services to our customers.
You will be comfortable working in modern enterprise environments and keen to keep developing your technical knowledge. You will bring a practical, collaborative approach and enjoy solving problems and making a difference.
Proven experienceoperating in modern enterprise environments with Server, data storage, network and security services and technologies
Strong experience managing on-premises servers, storage systems, and virtualisation platforms.
Real world, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure across PaaS and IaaS domains
Proficiency in LAN/WAN technologies, switches, firewalls, routing protocols, and network security
Experience using monitoring tools for proactive issue resolution.
Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing root cause analysis.
You’ll also be someone who enjoys a varied day-to-day role - You could be replacing hardware in the data centre one day and the next working with our Development Team on a new integration or Web App.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A Teams Interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 14th & 17th August via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 21st August at our Bradford office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: (url removed)
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
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Salary description
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