Solutions Architect in Leeds

The Solutions Architect is responsible for the definition, development, and governance of the Application Architecture domain and supporting the design of end‑to‑end solutions in a way which enhances services to our members, optimises operational efficiency and shapes the future strategy of the Enterprise.

As our new Solutions Architect, you will also:

• Design and deliver end‑to‑end solution architectures aligned to Technology, Digital & Data strategy, ensuring quality, cost‑effectiveness, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate business needs into robust technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Contribute to architecture governance across Business, Application, Data, Technology, and Security domains.
• Identify emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to drive innovation and business value.
• Develop clear solution designs, blueprints, and documentation, including application interactions and dependencies.
• Provide input to business cases, including cost, impact, and resource requirements.
• Support budget planning and ensure solutions are delivered within agreed financial and governance frameworks.
• Ensure solutions are user/member‑centric, delivering efficient, high‑quality outcomes and value for money.
• Manage design risks through effective governance, controls, and adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and elevate risks and issues, ensuring timely mitigation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency, KPIs, and user experience.
• Promote best practices in architecture, security, data protection, and compliance.
• Foster inclusive collaboration and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across teams.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge, skills, and professional standards through continuous development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• Previous experience working within Solution Architecture.
• Experience with structured programme and project management approaches.
• Extensive experience of working in relationship‑based environments.
• Experience of supporting projects in a matrix type structure.
• Experience of delivering complex solutions within an Enterprise and/or experience of delivering integrated solutions involving third parties.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
• Confident communicator, able to engage, influence, and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Resilient, proactive, and confident in driving and challenging change.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

In return, we can offer you:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%. Up to a max 20% based on performance.
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us).
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
• 6x salary death in service.
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package.
• A truly flexible hybrid‑working arrangement.
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work.

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of over 350,000 Members around the world.

We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully‑funded training courses or peer‑to‑peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.