Job Summary: Implement the architectural blueprint for one of the UK's largest policing areas delivering intelligence led policing. As the Lead Architect, govern and maintain the overall technical architecture solution for the force, ensuring all work adheres to agreed standards, design principles and architecture methodology.
Key Responsibilities:
* Effective leadership and management of the Architecture team
* Act as the technical design authority for new technology solutions presented by the development or architecture sub-teams
* Ensure a consistent approach to adopting new technologies, in regard to infrastructure, Application and Service selection approach
* Drive innovative ideas across the team, encouraging an atmosphere of creative thinking and data-driven solutions
* Act as an escalation route for architectural design issues or innovative solutions
* Drive new ideas forward as part of an emergent technology roadmap
* Monitor and manage service levels and performance standards for the team
About You:
* Leadership and management experience is a key part of this role
* Experience in strategising projects alongside possessing strong management capabilities
* Experience of steering teams of skilled architects and formalise the Architecture Process
* Ability to think strategically whilst having a strong focus on ICT technologies, GAP Analysis, understanding of Cyber Security protocols and operational service delivery
Requirements:
* Proven background in technical transformation at scale
* Strong focus on the creation of high/low level design solutions for new innovative IT solutions across the force
* Excellent awareness and appreciation of emerging new technologies and best practices across IT infrastructure
* Ability to commute to Staffordshire Police HQ in Stafford within 90 minutes
Employer: Staffordshire Police Force