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Function – Data & Technology
Location – Flexible on location, but required in our Nottingham Office regularly
Type: Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: Friday, 5th December 2025
NHS Supply Chain are recruiting for Lead Architects to fill several roles focused on Oracle ERP, Supply Chain, and Digital eCommerce. These roles will drive a complex multi‑year programme that will simplify and transform all aspects of the business and is a key enabler for the delivery of the company vision of £1Billion of annual savings back into frontline NHS Services.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Head of Domain to build and maintain a relationship with the Executive and Senior Leadership team within SCCL and maintain a wide view of the technology landscape, investigate solutions, apply business acumen and develop quality deliverables to support decisions.
* Perform a crucial role in Architectural Governance, working alongside the Enterprise Architect and IT Modernisation Office team to ensure that the right decisions are made and upheld.
* Own and maintain a view of the Technical roadmaps for their Domain.
* Owns architectural relationships and interfaces with software vendors and IT Service Providers.
* Drives business engagement to understand, challenge and document strategic business needs, translating these into scope, objectives and outcomes.
* Liaise with the Strategy team to inform and be informed of the current Business Strategy, Drivers and Vision.
* Work with Business Transformation leads to own and constantly maintain a roadmap to ensure alignment with the Business Strategy.
* Work with the ePMO team, business and architecture functions to create Value Cases, including architectural visions and other supporting architectural artefacts for submission to the Investment Committee.
* Work with business units to help turn their ideas and solutions into documented roadmaps and identify the benefit and value of their requested changes.
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions through annual bonus schemes, long‑service awards, and VIP colleague awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* We are dedicated to your development, through in‑house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
* A focus on your well‑being, offering 1 day of paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
* Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
* 2 days of paid volunteering leave, allowing you to give back to your community.
* Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of driving and leading large‑scale transformation from inception to completion within your respective specialism; Oracle ERP, Supply Chain, or Digital and eCommerce.
* Experience within a Supply Chain context.
* Experience in planning and coordinating complex transitions and migrations.
* Knowledge of IT Quality Assurance processes.
* Demonstrable hands‑on experience and a comprehensive understanding of building and leading an architecture practice.
* Architectural leadership within a Cloud and SaaS context.
* Experience within Solution Design & Architecture.
* Robust knowledge within Security Architecture.
* Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
* In‑depth ITIL Knowledge.
* Experience in reviewing and selecting Technical and application architecture solutions.
* Experience in supporting the procurement of IT Architecture and services.
* Experience of working with 3rd party Technical and Application Architects.
* Outstanding analytical skills.
* Exceptional strategic planning and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to work within pressurised environments whilst making decisive decisions.
How to Apply
Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk.
Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated, allowing everyone to thrive in their career. We encourage you to still apply if your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist.
Company Information
SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales, with company number 10881715, to act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.
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