Defining and maintaining solution architecture standards, principles, and frameworks.
Leading and managing a team of Solution Architects, supporting their development and embedding best practice.
Collaborating across product, technology, and business domains to evaluate solution options and shape clear recommendations.
Providing architectural oversight and governance across initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security policies.

Bring solution architecture experience across complex or multi‑domain environments.
Are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and translating architectural thinking for non‑technical audiences.
Have a strong technical background and understanding of modern architectural practices, especially cloud-native approaches.
Are collaborative, inquisitive, and comfortable challenging thinking constructively.
Can lead, mentor, and inspire a team—even if you’ve not had formal line management responsibilities before.

25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas
a 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements
an excellent contributory pension scheme (6%–11.5% depending on your contribution)
life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan

Lead Solution Architect

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