Background The ICT Solutions Architect is a key role within ICT which is part of our Transformation Team. You'll be transforming the way applications and digital services are delivered. If you have an understanding of a range of platforms including on-premise and cloud across Housing, Asset and Finance functions and a drive to deliver high quality services then this position could be perfect for you. About the role: You ll be driving innovation to make sure we optimise ICT solutions that support delivery of our customer experience vision, including increasing services and convenience. You ll be designing or modifying solutions to solve company challenges. You ll be deeply involved in daily work across all business units, regularly interacting with stakeholders, subject matter experts as well as listening and acting on customer feedback. As a member of ICT management, you ll lead the applications team in the development and support of solutions, responsible for multiple projects across business applications, digital processes and ICT business change. About You: You'll be self-motivated with a proven track record in designing effective Solutions across applications. Candidates should also have a demonstrated skill to think strategically about business, products, and technical problems. Demonstrates effective communication to executives, peers, and staff with impact, eloquence, and authenticity. Extensive experience of delivering projects and emerging technologies ideally gained within a housing providing organisation. Experience may have been gained as a technology or development lead or similar. We offer: A performance based annual bonus pension contributions matched up to 6% 28 days holiday bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks A great team of colleagues to work with Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities Enhanced family leave policies A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that s accessible and inclusive Free parking and disabled parking Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset We re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job. At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For more details read the role profile attached. If you have the essential requirements we look forward to hearing from you. Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details or CVs if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and supporting statement. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience. Find out what it s like to be part of teammhs in our below.