The role
The Role
Are you looking for a new role in an ambitious and driven Technology & Digital Service? We've recently created a new architecture function, and we're now looking for our first Solutions Architect to join the team.
We're looking for a Solutions Architect to be responsible for technical development, maintenance and exploitation the Council’s application and solution estate providing significant input into shaping application strategies and transformation programmes. You will be responsible for developing and executing applicationstandards across the business and supporting the drive toward application rationalisation, consolidation and reuse. You will have an understanding of the application estate and the management of technological risk.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Technology and Digital Services are a highly valued partnering service that enables the business to transform themselves and the services they deliver in a collaborative way in accordance with the council’s Technology and Digital Inclusion Strategy. Technology & Digital Services is striving to deliver the following vision:
- Support and enable Southwark’s digital vision
- Position IT as a strategic enabler
- Deliver a customer centric service
- Deliver an enterprise IT function which is modern and reliable, offering multi-speed IT capability
This is a permanent role, based in our London Bridge offices, with flexible working options available.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Flexible working
For an informal conversation about this role please contact: Matthew Gratton (Head of Technology Transformation - matthew.gratton@southwark.gov.uk)
Recruitment timetable
Application closing date: 11:59 PM on 25/07/2023
Interview date: Potentially on 31st July June 2023
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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