Senior Enterprise Architect

About the Role

 As Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect you will report directly to the Senior Digital Design & Delivery Manager to successfully determine, design, and develop new technology solutions that align with the business need in Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), as well as bridging the communication gap between technical and non-technical experts involved in an IT project. The senior Enterprise Solution Architecture (SESOLA) will also manage and lead a team of domain specialist Enterprise Architects who will work closely with the Project Management Office to serve as an overarching reference for the entire project setting, including the direction and expectations for the implementation phase. The SESOLA will be the Technical Design Authority for the organisation providing technical leadership, technical direction and will provide mentoring for the technical community. Fundamentally this role will be tasked with producing detailed technology roadmaps, detailing, and owning technical investment plans and strategies for but not limited to end user devices, tools, hardware, and complete end to end systems and infrastructure. The SESOLA is an accountable senior role within the organisation tasked with bringing in innovation to improve service delivery and to reduce operational costs in many parts of the organisation, from data security to daily operations. 

 

About the person

The role requires an experienced Enterprise and or Solutions Architect with gravitas who can demonstrate an expert and broad level of technical skills.  This role will also require an individual who is flexible to manage a heavy workload whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• -Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• -Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• -Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• -Flexible and hybrid working
• -24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• -Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• -Bike to Work Scheme
• -Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.