This role is central to the delivery and continuity of Information Technology services across the Trust. The Cloud Technologies Specialist will play a key role in the development of the Trusts Cloud strategy, and lead in the design for the programme of Cloud infrastructure enabling projects. The Cloud Technologies Specialist needs to fully understand the technology vision, objectives, deliverables, and organisational goals. This role is key to defining the strategy of the Trusts Cloud technologies with current and future industry standards. Work with the Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager and the Head of Live Services to produce capital plans for each year which reflect the future Cloud hosted designs. Work with third parties to ensure vulnerabilities are patched before they can be exploited. Work with and mentor Infrastructure Technicians for Cloud hosted related work streams projects and deliverables. Work with the Digital team in their preparation of technical specifications for all departments in the Trust. Design future Trust Cloud hosted solutions, infrastructure designs, selection, and procurement of Cloud services providers. Assist members of the Digital Team and the wider Trust in the completion of business cases that have a Cloud technologies technical impact. Provide input in the preparation of benefits realisation and financial information, including capital requirements and ongoing revenue requirements. Work with the Digital Team to ensure that downtime due to Cloud hosted, upgrades and changes is minimised, and service availability is maximised; identify any changes required to support this objective, plan, and implement any necessary changes. Liaise with third party partners to produce a programme of Cloud hosted technical research and pilot projects for emerging Cloud solutions and technologies. Research and agree the programme of strategic initiatives with the Infrastructure Service Delivery Manager. Work with the Digital Team to involve the wider team with these initiatives. Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders both within the Trust and outside of the Trust. Present Cloud hosted technical and complex areas to stakeholders who do not have technical backgrounds, ensuring they understand the background and impact of changes and planned work.