b Overview /b p In this Lead Solution Architect role, you shape national-scale architectures for NHS data and digital platforms. You translate strategy into practical designs and reusable patterns that support the 10 Year Health Plan. You lead governance, coordinate cross-directorate work, and mentor a multidisciplinary team. You will engage with executive stakeholders to set technical direction for multi-million-pound initiatives. This is a chance to impact care delivery through data, AI at scale, and secure, interoperable systems. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Permanent contract /li li Salary Band 8d (113,227 to 130,576 pa) including 20% RRP /li li Flexible working /li li Office-base 40% expected /li li Opportunity to influence national strategy /li li Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via ESR /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and coordinate a team of 5–10 staff across directorates and programmes /li li Own architecture across a portfolio of national products and programmes with internal and supplier teams /li li Guide decision-making and provide mentoring within the team /li li Manage executive stakeholder relationships at board level (CxO) /li li Oversee NHS England technical governance, roadmaps, and strategic planning /li li Apply broad technical expertise across Data, Security, Applications and Platforms /li li Develop and mentor staff and contribute to the architecture function and governance community /li li Participate in architecture governance and board-level activities /li li Influence direction across NHS England, DHSC, arm’s length bodies and suppliers /li li Contribute to multi-million-pound spending direction without direct financial responsibility /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Substantial IT industry experience with deep specialist knowledge /li li Proven technical leadership across large, complex programmes /li li Experience implementing large-scale Big Data platforms /li li Knowledge of architecture frameworks, methodologies and application of methods /li li Team leadership with matrix-management experience /li li Development and management of technical governance processes /li li Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills /li li Experience leading architectural work for national-scale systems /li li Ability to align architecture with external and internal customer requirements /li /ul ul li strong communication /li li stakeholder engagement /li li leadership /li li major cloud platforms and enterprise-scale multi-cloud solutions /li li security controls, identity management, cost optimization /li li Apache Spark data platform services /li /ul
Lead Solution Architect employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
