Lead Solutions Architect

Salary: £53,280 - 58,250 per year

Requirements:

• Significant experience providing technical leadership within a complex ICT or digital environment.
• Experience delivering technology projects, system integrations and service improvements.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, data architecture and modern digital platforms.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Knowledge of information governance, cyber security and service management best practice.
• Experience working with suppliers and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of business applications, integrations and digital services.
• Provide technical leadership across application architecture, data architecture and systems integration.
• Manage and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting performance, capability development and continuous learning.
• Lead technical delivery activities for system upgrades, developments and replacement projects.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and transitioned smoothly into live service.
• Promote best practice in integration, testing, information governance, cyber security and service management.
• Identify opportunities to use emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve service delivery and organisational efficiency.

Technologies:

• Architect
• ICT
• Security
• Support

More:

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Solutions Architect to join our ICT & Digital team in a key leadership role shaping our application and data architecture. We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, supporting a healthy work-life balance, along with free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

last updated 32 week of 2026