IT Technical Manager Full Time

Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller.

The Post & The Candidate

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Public Health Scotland and to help improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland as IT Technical Manager leading our work on ensuring PHS has a fit for purpose, robust and future proofed digital infrastructure on which to deliver our services. The post is based within the Data & Digital Innovation Directorate (DDI) of Public Health Scotland and is responsible for infrastructure management for the whole organisation.

We have a permanent opportunity to play a key role leading our infrastructure planning and projects within the IT and Technical Services Team, working closely with teams across PHS and with our security specialists. Public Service Delivery Scotland provide PHS’s digital and data infrastructure so the post holder will also work closely with their infrastructure team. The IT Technical Manager will provide organisational leadership and expertise in this area and will support the PHS Executive Team to fulfil their legal and regulatory responsibilities.

We are looking for individuals with demonstrable experience and skills in:

• Infrastructure design and development and ongoing management of risks.
• Specialist IT technical topics, systems administration and service management.
• NHS Scotland digital / data infrastructure or similar public sector technical environment.
• Delivering multiple projects on scope and to budget.
• Communicating and conveying complex technical messages clearly and concisely and in an appropriate way for the audience, including experience in designing and delivering training.
• Presenting to Executive and Board level meetings (or equivalent) and an understanding of corporate governance systems.
• Influencing and negotiation, chairing and facilitating meetings.
• Planning work for self and others and working effectively as part of a team

This post requires a degree level qualification in an Information Management and Technology (IM&T) discipline or equivalent level of experience.

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Location and Working Pattern:

The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home.

Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns

During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is a national NHS board committed to being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming employer. We support a range of flexible working options to help colleagues balance work and personal responsibilities. As an Established Carer Positive employer, we are committed to supporting staff with caring responsibilities and fostering a flexible, understanding workplace culture.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support colleagues to grow and thrive. Staff are also welcome to join our active equality networks.

As an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

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Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Richard Ingram, Information Security Manager at

Closing date for completed applications is 4 June 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week commencing 23 June 2026.

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