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The University of Surrey is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape to support our academic and administrative functions.
As an experienced IT architect, you will collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to provide technical leadership to design innovative solutions. The role spans the full project lifecycle between concept and oversight of implementation, building on your broad experience including commercial, governance and systems integration concerns.
We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, excellent pension contribution and a unique and vibrant working environment.
Role & Responsibilities
You will be responsible for crafting robust architectural designs, leveraging industry and University best practices, and ensuring that technology solutions align seamlessly with stakeholder goals and the University’s evolving needs to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall educational experience for all University stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Clearly communicate and collaborate with a wide range of business and IT stakeholders, adapting your use of language and terminology to suit the audience.
* Evaluate solution alternatives based on IT implications, technical feasibility, risks, costs, and resource needs.
* Document comprehensive solution designs that meet business goals, engaging to refine functional and non-functional requirements.
* Research market offerings, undertake product evaluation, and coordinate the engagement of suppliers and consultancy organisations.
* Design, document, promote and initiate the implementation of the IT aspects of the solution, ensuring that appropriate standards are applied and processes are followed, engaging colleagues and users to ensure satisfaction and benefits realisation.
What’s in it for you?
We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.
Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.
Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:
* Competitive Salary up to £60,907 for exceptional experienced candidates.
* Market leading Pension
* 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
* Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
* Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.
The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
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