In this national role, you will shape HMCTS technology by leading the architectural direction for a domain, shaping strategic capabilities and ensuring governance. You will partner with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to deliver cohesive, scalable solutions aligned with government standards. The role offers high impact on justice digital services, with a focus on modernising platforms and improving service delivery. You will work under the CTO and contribute to a mission-driven public service.
Pay / Benefits
Civil Service Pension scheme
learning and development
flexible working options
inclusive culture
annual leave
Season Ticket Advance
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture aligned with strategic goals and GDS principles
Drive a cohesive set of strategic capabilities for your domain and manage technical capabilities, offerings, solutions and products
Communicate business problems, strategies and solutions to senior stakeholders including executive/board level
Provide technical and strategic guidance to HMCTS senior management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and external partners to ensure aligned, integrated solutions
Foster innovation by adopting modern technologies and frameworks to improve agility
Maintain understanding of organisational needs, resources and existing landscape
Ensure architectural designs comply with governance frameworks and standards
Mentor and guide architects, developers and service owners; oversee Enterprise and Solution Architects
Motivate teams and clarify remits with the right tools and support
Key requirements
Architect for the whole context
Architecture communication
Community collaboration
Enterprise architecture
Making architectural decisions
Problem definition and shaping
Strategy design
Commercial perspective (practitioner level)
Security clearance ability (SC/CTC) and willingness to undergo vetting
Strong communication and influencing abilities
Collaborative mindset across cross-functional teams
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