Salary: £53,713 - 53,713 per year Requirements: Experience in the practice of IT Architecture and knowledge of the TOGAF framework Ability to gather service drivers and requirements, translating them into clear technical recommendations or high-level solution designs Experience working in public sector, local government, or similarly regulated environments Ability to assess technology options, producing architectural documentation, and supporting business cases Experience engaging with range of stakeholders, from technical teams to non-technical service leads Ability to support projects through discovery, design, and transition phases with knowledge of new and emerging technologies and industry best practices Responsibilities: Deliver solution architecture across the authority, ensuring coherence and alignment to strategic priorities Collaborate with service areas to understand their needs and guide them toward effective IT solutions Recommend new devices to support accessibility and inclusion Source and assess applications to meet specialist business requirements Work on small, focused improvements to major strategic initiatives impacting the whole Council Technologies: Architect Support TOGAF Cloud More: We are excited to be hiring a Senior Consultant (Solution Architect) to join our high-performing Architecture team. This is a 12-month fixed term / secondment opportunity, with a starting salary of £53,713 per annum, for 36 hours per week. We promote agile working, splitting time between home and the office as needed. Our benefits include 26 days of holiday rising to 31 days with service, a generous pension, and various wellbeing initiatives. Join us and make a real difference to the lives of our residents. last updated 13 week of 2026