An 18-month fixed-term Solution Architect post at Kent Fire and Rescue Service, sitting within the Service's technology and transformation work. The role gives technical advice and assurance on new and evolving systems, from early involvement in change programmes and technology procurement through to live operation. The focus is on commercial off-the-shelf solutions, integration and designing for support and lifecycle from the start, with hybrid working requiring at least three days a week in the office. Candidates must show they understand equality, diversity and inclusion in their everyday work.
What the job involves
- Advise as a technical adviser and constructive challenger, balancing business needs, user needs, cost, timescales, security and sustainability
- Engage stakeholders early to understand desired outcomes and translate requirements into technology solutions
- Assess proposed technologies against the existing landscape, identifying integration needs, dependencies and duplication risks
- Give proportionate assurance on security, resilience, supportability and operational readiness
- Identify technical risks, constraints and dependencies early and recommend options where trade-offs are needed
- Produce clear, proportionate solution designs and explain options, risks and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
- Work with internal teams, suppliers and project teams, particularly across infrastructure, applications, cyber security and operations
- Ensure support arrangements, service ownership, monitoring, documentation and lifecycle management are addressed before and after implementation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant technical or professional qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience, in IT, solution architecture, software engineering, infrastructure or a related discipline
Experience
- Designing, reviewing or assuring technology solutions within a complex organisational environment
- Implementing and integrating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions with existing platforms and architectural standards
- Working with project and procurement teams from requirements through to implementation and transition into service
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of system integration, technical dependencies and architectural risk management
- Providing credible technical challenge and architectural assurance while balancing business objectives with operational readiness, resilience, security and cost
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how it fits into everyday work
Checks & eligibility
- Standard or enhanced DBS check and references
What’s offered
- Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with 16.5% employer contribution
- 32 days annual leave in addition to bank and public holidays
- Annual increase of one scale point within grade up to the top of the grade
- Blue Light Card and CSSC discount schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family friendly policies promoting work-life balance
- Access to health and wellbeing services and advice
- Free parking and gym access
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Solution Architect employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
Plymouth Community Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and collaboration in driving technology and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture that encourages professional development and meaningful contributions to the community. Join us in shaping the future of our organisation while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance in a vibrant location.
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
