Network Development Manager Role Leeds with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Leeds, St. James’s University Hospital

Type
Full-time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£55,690 to £62,682 a year

About Leeds Teaching Hospitals
They are one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK, with a proud history of innovation and patient care. Their Digital and Information Technology (DIT) team is at the heart of modern healthcare delivery, making sure clinicians and staff have reliable tools to treat patients effectively. Guided by their Leeds Way Values, they are passionate about inclusion, continuous learning, and creating digital systems that truly work for people. If you’re motivated to make a meaningful impact, you’ll feel at home here.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday life
• Career growth opportunities with access to training and professional development
• Generous NHS pension scheme to help secure your financial future
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with service for work-life balance
• Employee wellbeing support with occupational health and staff assistance programmes

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in a related subject
• CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent post-graduate diploma
• Strong experience managing large LAN/WAN environments
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting complex networking challenges
• Skilled in Cisco IOS configuration, installation, and maintenance
• Comfortable with network tools such as Visio alongside standard office applications
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement

Salary Details

This role is Band 8a on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale, offering £55,690 to £62,682 a year with pension and benefits.

About the Role

This position gives you the chance to shape the future of digital services in one of the UK’s leading NHS trusts. As Network Development Manager, you’ll lead network development projects, manage a team of senior engineers, and guide key stakeholders through technical challenges. Your work will directly support safe, reliable, and modern communication systems that underpin patient care. You’ll be given the autonomy to design innovative solutions while following best practice standards and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. It’s a role where technical expertise meets real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead critical network development projects that improve clinical efficiency and patient safety
• Provide technical guidance to senior engineers and colleagues across the trust
• Ensure reliable LAN/WAN communications that support essential hospital services
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective digital solutions tailored to healthcare needs
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly to minimise disruption
• Drive adoption of modern network technologies that future-proof services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leeds Teaching Hospitals values diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and respected.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: St. James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
• Contact: Stephen Hargreaves, Head of Network and Telecommunications, stephenhargreaves@nhs.net

Reference Number
C9298-INF-213

How To Apply
If this role feels like the next step in your career, don’t wait. Submit your application today and take your place in shaping the future of digital healthcare at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.