Solutions Architect

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• We would ideally like someone with experience in technical pre-sales, solution design, project delivery or technical consultancy.
• We need a strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud technologies, Microsoft 365, networking, security and managed services.
• We are looking for experience producing technical proposals, estimates and project documentation.
• We value knowledge of project delivery methodologies and best practices.
• We need strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• We are looking for excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement is important.
• Desirable: experience working within the education sector or for an IT managed service provider.
• Desirable: project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, Agile or APM.
• Desirable: Microsoft, networking, cloud or security certifications.
• Desirable: experience supporting tenders, frameworks or complex technical projects.

Responsibilities:

• We conduct technical discovery activities to understand customer requirements and project objectives.
• We produce solution designs, technical documentation, estimates and implementation plans.
• We support the successful delivery of projects, ensuring solutions are implemented in line with agreed scope, quality and timescales.
• We act as a technical point of contact throughout project delivery, providing guidance and resolving technical queries.
• We work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Service Desk teams, Procurement and Sales colleagues to ensure smooth project progression.
• We create and maintain clear technical documentation, including designs, diagrams and handover materials.
• We identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and quality considerations.
• We support service transition activities, ensuring successful handover into operational support.
• We contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, standards and technical solutions.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• ICT
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• Office 365
• Architect

More:

We are turn IT on, part of The Transforming Learning Group (TLG), and we provide a wide range of ICT, MIS, GDPR and consultancy services to more than 5,000 schools across England. Our mission is to help schools make the most of technology so they can focus on teaching and learning. We offer a flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment, with opportunities for professional development and certification, access to a collaborative and highly experienced technical team, and employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives. This is a full-time role based flexibly, with regular travel to offices and customer sites across England. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

last updated 30 week of 2026