Lead Solutions Architect

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Kirby Bedon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Council is seeking an experienced Lead Solutions Architect to join our ICT & Digital team in a key leadership role shaping our application and data architecture. The role focuses on leading the design, implementation and continuous improvement of business applications, with a strong emphasis on governance, security and collaboration with external partners.

You will manage and develop technical teams, deliver system upgrades and work with suppliers to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing technical leadership within a complex ICT or digital environment.
• Experience delivering technology projects, system integrations and service improvements.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, data architecture and modern digital platforms.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Knowledge of information governance, cyber security and service management best practice.
• Experience working with suppliers and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of business applications, integrations and digital services.
• Provide technical leadership across application architecture, data architecture and systems integration.
• Manage and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting performance, capability development and continuous learning.
• Lead technical delivery activities for system upgrades, developments and replacement projects.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and transitioned smoothly into live service.
• Promote best practice in integration, testing, information governance, cyber security and service management.
• Identify opportunities to use emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve service delivery and organisational efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Technology project delivery

System integrations

Application architecture

Data architecture

Digital platforms

Team management

Communication

Information governance

Cyber security

Service management

Vendor management

Tools

Architect

ICT

Security

Support

Job description

Salary: £53,280 - 58,250 per year

Requirements

• Significant experience providing technical leadership within a complex ICT or digital environment.
• Experience delivering technology projects, system integrations and service improvements.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, data architecture and modern digital platforms.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Knowledge of information governance, cyber security and service management best practice.
• Experience working with suppliers and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of business applications, integrations and digital services.
• Provide technical leadership across application architecture, data architecture and systems integration.
• Manage and develop a team of technical professionals, supporting performance, capability development and continuous learning.
• Lead technical delivery activities for system upgrades, developments and replacement projects.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure solutions are delivered effectively and transitioned smoothly into live service.
• Promote best practice in integration, testing, information governance, cyber security and service management.
• Identify opportunities to use emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve service delivery and organisational efficiency.

Technologies

• Architect
• ICT
• Security
• Support

More

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Solutions Architect to join our ICT & Digital team in a key leadership role shaping our application and data architecture. We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, supporting a healthy work-life balance, along with free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

last updated 33 week of 2026