Head of Solution Architecture

LegalAndGeneral; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Solution Architecture to define and govern technology solutions for their Institutional Retirement business. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in solution design across hybrid environments and effective stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will manage and mentor a diverse team, ensuring designs are secure and scalable. The position offers a full-time contract with flexible working options and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

25+ days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts for products and services

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in solution design across hybrid environments.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading solution design in regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain solution design standards.
• Lead assurance for complex technology initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure designs deliver business value.

Skills

Solution design expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Commercial awareness

Team management

Education

TOGAF or BCS Solution Development certification

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of enterprise technology design Were looking for a strategic and inclusive leader to join our Institutional Retirement business as Head of Solution Architecture. This is a pivotal role where youll define and govern how we design technology solutions across our product and platform teams ensuring theyre secure scalable and aligned with our long-term strategy.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If youre excited by the opportunity to lead with purpose and make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Defining and maintaining solution design standards patterns and methodology
• Leading assurance for complex and business-critical technology initiatives
• Partnering with product platform and engineering leads to embed design early
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure designs deliver business value
• Building and leading a community of practice for solution design
• Coaching and mentoring architects in modern design techniques and tools
• Monitoring and improving design processes and introducing innovation
• Ensuring digital products support fair customer outcomes under Consumer Duty

Qualifications

• Demonstrating deep expertise in solution design across hybrid environments
• Holding relevant qualifications such as TOGAF or BCS Solution Development
• Communicating complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Leading solution design in large-scale regulated financial services settings
• Showing strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities
• Applying agile methodologies and product operating models effectively
• Managing and developing diverse teams in line with inclusive practices
• Bringing commercial awareness and sound judgement to strategic decisions

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time term‑time and job shares.Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time