IT Solution Architect Lead - National Trust : Job Details

Summary We're seeking a Lead for our IT Solutions Architecture function to support an interesting and varied portfolio of change initiatives. The role is broad in nature and helps to set long-term recommendations in relation to IT Infrastructure and Application Landscape, as well as hands-on delivery of solutions design for key projects.  This role requires someone that has a passion for new technologies and a willingness to bring new ideas. You must have experience in the implementation of commercial off the shelf solutions, integrating enterprise applications and setting standards for architectural patterns and design principles.   This is a key role within the IT Department and part of our Extended Leadership Team.   The salary is Circa £75,000 (comprised of base salary plus market supplement)  What it's like to work here The Solutions Architecture Team is heavily involved in the early stages of all projects with a technology component. Once requirements have been captured, our Solutions Architects provide information, advice and direction, based on solution feasibility in alignment with the overall IT strategy, business need, design principles and operability of the solution.  Projects vary in size, complexity and approach and may for example include hardware rollout, software implementation for customised off-the-shelf products, adoption of SaaS services, network improvements, expansion of digital capabilities and innovative proof of concepts.  Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing You'll lead the Solution Architecture function, bringing together National Trust staff, contractors and partners and  Build relationships to become the go-to technical expert that solves business problems. In turn fostering a culture of excellence by defining and refining methods, standards, governance and assurance   Examine, improve, document and communicate our solution design process and principles and manage the artefacts that are created in the design process  You'll work closely with the IT Leadership Team, our Enterprise Architect and product specialists at the National Trust and in partner organisations to shape the National Trust’s technology roadmap, driving innovation and research new technology, evaluating applicability and alignment with the organisation's risk appetite and business requirements   You'll take a lead role in conceptual and high level design for particular projects, developing integrated solutions that avoid silos and technical debt and support assessments of products to ensure suitable technical capability and alignment with our technical roadmap and strategy  You'll identify and record technical debt and drive for its resolution, participating in project triage, IT project assurance and design authority bodies  Who we're looking for You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. For this position we’re looking for someone who has:

• Enterprise Architecture Framework qualification such as TOGAF or proven equivalent experience 
• Track record of adopting new technologies and staying up to date  
• A friendly, engaging manner that helps to form good relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, 3rd party suppliers and the National Trust IT team 
• Ability to adapt communication style to a specific stakeholder group, simplifying language and concepts where needed and diving into deeper technical discussions as appropriate 
• Experience of software and hardware procurement, supplier relationship management and of working in teams of in-house and 3rd party partners 
• Knowledge of Azure, Office 365, Snowflake, Cisco Networking, SQL Server and an understanding of Sales Force, AWS, Webex, Oracle 

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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