From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to an omni-channel business serving millions of customers… we're New Look.
Our purpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we’re customer-obsessed and we work as one.
It's a busy and exciting time for the brand and we’re on the hunt for a Cloud Manager to join our growing IT team.
The Team
Our IT team don't accept the status quo, we think disruptively about Technology and how we can use it. We collaborate with the business to deliver that technology which supports our business ambition to be the leading omnichannel retailer. We strive to do the right thing, always, focusing on safe, secure and reliable operations, while seeking out quality technology for our customers and colleagues to support and drive our business goals. By focusing on the value, we're creating and ensuring our delivery choices suit the product and project ambitions, we challenge ourselves and thrive.
The Role:
The Cloud Manager plays a pivotal role in our organisation by taking charge of our Azure cloud infrastructure. This role is dedicated to harnessing the power of Azure services to support our business objectives, streamline operations, and provide a scalable and secure foundation for our digital initiatives. By leading a talented team and leveraging Azure's capabilities, the Azure Cloud Manager contributes to our company's technological advancement, innovation, and long-term success.
* Disaster Recovery and Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for Azure resources, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during outages.
* Cloud Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to align Azure cloud resources with the organization's IT and business strategies, driving innovation and growth.
* Automation and Orchestration: Implement automation and orchestration solutions using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and other tools to streamline cloud resource management.
* Monitoring and Alerting: Establish comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues, setting performance baselines and responding promptly to incidents.
* Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain up-to-date documentation for Azure configurations and procedures, and provide training to enhance team members' Azure skills.
* Vendor Management: Manage relationships with Azure service providers and vendors to ensure optimal support and value from cloud service subscriptions.
* Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on Azure trends and best practices, seeking opportunities to enhance the efficiency, security, and performance of the Azure environment.
* Resource Management: Lead and manage a team of onshore and offshore cloud engineers, overseeing daily activities, setting performance expectations, and ensuring alignment with the Azure strategy.
* Global Team Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration between onshore and offshore teams to optimise resource utilisation, maintain 24/7 support, and leverage diverse skill sets.
About You:
* Minimum Azure 2 Star Qualification (preferably AZ104).
* At least 3 years of experience in Azure Cloud Management.
* Strong technical expertise in various Azure services, including Azure Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Networking, Security, Virtual Machines, SQL Database, DevOps, Kubernetes Service (AKS), and more.
* Proficient in problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to propose effective solutions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and end-users.
* Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Benefits:
Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks:
* You’ll *love* our generous staff discount – 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
* Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
* Plan for your retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
* We’re all about celebrating our success, so we have a profit-related bonus scheme.
* Upgrade your commute with our company car allowance – you can use it to buy, lease or fund your current vehicle.
* Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
* Receive quick access to consultations and treatments with AXA Private Medical Scheme, paid for by us.
* Driving in? There’s free on-site parking available for your convenience.
* Big trip on the cards? Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
* Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
* Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
* Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
* Running late? No worries, enjoy a free breakfast on us!
* Grab a bite at our on-site café with special discounts for team members.
Apply now to find out more!
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.
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