Director, Technology Architecture and Engineering

The Law Society; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal organisation in the UK is looking for a Chief Architect to set the architectural vision and strategic direction of technology. This role requires extensive experience in leading architecture functions and the ability to guide a high performing team. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of enterprise IT domains and is passionate about creating future-proof strategies. The organisation offers hybrid working and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous flexible benefits package

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic vision for technology.
• Extensive experience in leading architecture functions in complex organisations.
• Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision for the Law Society.
• Ensure solutions are coherent, secure, and scalable.
• Work closely with Operational Directors for innovative technology solutions.

Skills

Cross-organisation strategic vision development

Leadership of architecture functions

Business acumen and innovation

Ability to lead and manage technical teams

Knowledge of enterprise IT domains

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Chief Architect to join the Technology Team at Law Society, as their first Director of Technology Architecture and Engineering to provide leadership and set the strategic direction for the Law Society enterprise and solutions architecture. Reporting to the Executive Director of Technology & Change, the role is responsible for setting the architectural vision, roadmap, and standards that ensure all technology solutions are coherent, secure, scalable and aligned to organisational priorities. You will lead the Solution Architecture & Engineering functions, providing authoritative oversight of technology design and delivery, ensuring that solutions are pragmatic, cost-effective and capable of delivering business outcomes. You will work in close partnership with the other Operational Directors, to ensure that technology decisions are innovative and future forward while also being operable, sustainable and resilient. In this way, the role defines what the Law Society builds and why. If you're passionate about creating strategies to influence and future proof organisations, with an outward facing, collaborative mindset then this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark in a mission led organisation. We are looking for a candidate who can be business facing, and whose roadmaps will align with the business strategy to deliver long lasting technology security and work as a business enabler.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of developing a cross-organisation strategic vision for technology and architecture that underpins and enables the organisation's strategy
• Extensive experience in leading enterprise and solution architecture functions in complex organisations, with business acumen and innovation.
• Ability to lead, manage and develop a high performing and engaged team of solution architects or similar technical specialists
• Deep knowledge of enterprise IT domains including applications, data, AI, integration, infrastructure and security
• Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability to build, inspire and engage technical teams despite ambiguity and frequent change

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference.

You will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence, commitment to EDI, development and wellbeing, and a culture of clarity, trust, and respect. We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a positive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation. Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.