IT Principal Architect

Salary: £24,000 - 61,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced IT professional with a passion for architecture, innovation, and designing solutions that make a real difference.
• We want a motivated, enthusiastic architect with a passion for architecture, design, and innovation.
• We are looking for proven experience delivering architectural solutions in fast-paced environments.
• We need strong presentation skills and the ability to explain complex ideas simply.
• We are looking for the ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to different ways of working.
• We value strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for understanding business challenges.
• We are looking for experience in early-stage technical shaping and project involvement.
• We need excellent stakeholder-management skills and the ability to work independently.
• We value a collaborative approach and enjoyment of team discussions and workshops.
• We are looking for senior-level technical experience across similar IT domains.

Responsibilities:

• We lead the design, assurance, and implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable cyber, infrastructure, and cloud solutions across a diverse and complex technology portfolio.
• We provide strategic architectural leadership, shaping technology direction and influencing key design decisions across multiple business and technology domains.
• We work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organisational objectives, architectural principles, and enterprise standards.
• We provide specialist guidance across a broad range of design domains, supporting the successful delivery of business and technology change.
• We mentor and develop Delivery Architects, fostering architectural excellence, knowledge sharing, and capability growth across the function.
• We establish, maintain, and govern architecture standards, patterns, frameworks, and controls.
• We champion best practice, ensure compliance with governance processes, and act as a role model for architects and technical specialists.
• We design robust, scalable solutions built on enterprise-class platforms.
• We deliver architecture and design documentation, ensuring alignment with standards.
• We identify risks, issues, and constraints throughout the project lifecycle.
• We work with technical and business stakeholders to shape projects from early stages.
• We support the development of business cases through technical input and solution modelling.
• We act as a trusted advisor across IT and the wider organisation.
• We apply our knowledge of new and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• We support the organisation during Local Government Reorganisation.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Cloud
• Support
• LESS

More:

Hampshire County Council is looking for an IT Principal Architect to join our diverse and talented IT Delivery Team, helping us shape the future of our services and improve the lives of people across the county. The role is based at Elizabeth II Court, Winchester, with hybrid working. We offer a permanent role of 37 hours per week with a salary of 65,895 - 73,902 per annum, plus a market supplement of 7,000 per annum available for the right candidate, subject to review. Our benefits package includes holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, flexi-time, family friendly policies, interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, with a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative environment where people can grow and develop in their roles. We are committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and being a Disability Confident Employer.

last updated 35 week of 2026