Salary : Up to £76,298 per annum (£61,337 basic + London Allowance of £4,613 if applicable + SFIA supplement of up to £10,346 awarded at 0%, 50% or 100% based on performance validation)
Location : London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester or Leeds (hub-based, blended home and office working)
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 22-Month Fixed Term Contract
About BTP
British Transport Police is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. The Technology Department is seeking a Digital Workplace Architect to design and deliver intelligent, automated, and user-centric digital workplace solutions that enhance productivity, collaboration, and operational effectiveness across the force. You'll drive the architectural design of workplace services leveraging AI, automation, and modern digital platforms to make tools smarter, faster, and easier to use. Your work will directly support frontline policing and public safety.
What you'll be doing
Lead the design and optimisation of digital workplace services
Identify opportunities to embed AI and automation into workplace services
Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions
Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that improve digital employee experience
Ensure solutions meet accessibility, security, and compliance standards within a policing environment
What you'll bring
Proven experience in digital workplace architecture and solution design
TOGAF certified or equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience designing or implementing AI/automation solutions (e.g. Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, RPA, chatbots)
Expert-level understanding of Microsoft services with recognised Microsoft certifications
Strong understanding of AI, automation, and digital service design principles
A user-first mindset with a passion for simplifying complex systems
What's on offer
Up to £76,298 total package including SFIA supplement
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years
Up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access
Salary sacrifice options: cycles, home technology, gym membership, electric vehicles
Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support
Fully funded development opportunities including apprenticeships
BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme (defined contribution, 4.4%12% contributions)
Additional information
Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency required), including full background and financial checks. References will be required covering the past 5 years.
Applications should be submitted via an up-to-date CV and online application form, outlining how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 2 June 2026
BTP is committed to inclusion and diversity. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
You may have experience of the following: Digital Workplace Solutions Architect, Modern Workplace Architect, Microsoft 365 Architect, End User Computing Architect, Intelligent Automation Architect, Collaboration Platforms Architect, Workplace Technology Architect, Digital Employee Experience Architect, Enterprise Digital Architect, AI & Automation Solutions Architect.
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