Senior Solutions Architect (ALC1473)

About the Role:
IT & Computing Service
Senior Solutions Architect
Ref: ALC1473
Starting salary from £45,737 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £52,841 per annum.
Applications are invited for an experienced solutions architect to lead on a range of strategic change initiatives and creation of technical designs, which will meet the current and future IT needs of the University. You will have previous experience of working in architecture and technology roles and have a good understanding of the technology project lifecycle.
You will have a related degree level qualification (or experience within a directly relevant role) together with excellent communications and interpersonal skills. In particular, you will be able to demonstrate skills in facilitation, negotiation, conflict management and the ability to inspire.
The University is at the start of major transformation programme and this role will play a key part in this exciting work, including lots of opportunity to add significant value to the University.
This full-time post is available from 3 June 2024 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
44 days
annual leave
inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous
pension scheme
with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing:
discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities:
Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive
shopping
discounts
to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development:
unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 2 May 2024
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
About You
Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Yogesh Gogil, Assistant Director of IT Delivery Planning, Architecture and Policy via email: [email protected] .