Job Opportunity: Lead Technical Architect at Birmingham City University
Location: Joseph Priestley Building
Salary: £66,840 to £72,653 per annum, plus a 20% market supplement
Employment Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT on Friday, 01 November 2024
About the Role:
Birmingham City University (BCU), a vibrant and diverse institution in the heart of Birmingham, invites applications for the position of Lead Technical Architect within our IT Services team. As the Assistant Director IT for Strategy and Architecture, you will be a pivotal member of our senior IT leadership team. We seek an experienced manager with a solid background in digital technology to help drive significant transformation across our digital services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architectural Design: Develop and maintain the University’s overall technical architecture to meet strategic objectives, covering the entire student lifecycle and associated business processes.
- Team Management: Lead a small team of Solution Architects, Technical Architects, and Business Analysts to ensure that the architecture supports the operational needs of staff and students cost-effectively and securely.
- Innovation and Change Management: Apply advanced prototyping and proof-of-concept techniques to introduce new processes and innovations.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- A good degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant technical subject or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in architectural processes and standards, and a deep understanding of IT systems across the ISO seven-layer model.
- Proven leadership and management experience, familiar with change management methods.
- Flexibility to work outside normal office hours as part of duty management and on-call arrangements, and undertake duties at various University campuses as needed.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for conferences and events.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working: Opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Generous Annual Leave: 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods).
- Pension Scheme: Attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or retain LGPS for existing and previous members.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Encourage a healthier lifestyle.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative culture rooted in BCU’s values.
Employment Details:
The appointed candidate will generally be employed through BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Those with prior LGPS membership wishing to enter the LGPS scheme will be directly employed by the University.
Our Vision:
BCU aims to grow in quality and standing, driven by our STEAM agenda. We are committed to transforming the lives of our students and their communities. Our teaching philosophy empowers students through practical learning, leading to significant educational and personal transformation.
About Birmingham City University:
Founded in 1843 as the Birmingham Government School of Design, BCU has a long heritage of innovation. Our interdisciplinary STEAM approach drives impactful research and enterprise, constantly evolving to meet the challenges of the modern world.
Community and Diversity Commitment:
BCU values the quality and diversity of our staff and students, reflected in our core values: creating opportunity, thinking differently, and building community. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and continuously improve our practices to ensure an inclusive environment.
Accreditations and Awards:
- Athena SWAN Bronze award for gender equality.
- Gold award in Stonewall Index and a Top 100 Employer for LGBT inclusion.
- Disability Confident (Committed).
- Mental Health Charter with Student Minds.
- The Technician Commitment for visibility and career development in higher education.
Life in Birmingham:
Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe with a vibrant, dynamic atmosphere. It boasts excellent connectivity, cultural richness, and a diverse culinary landscape. From the revamped Birmingham New Street station to the innovative HS2 rail network, the city is a hub of progression and opportunity.
BCU’s new STEAMhouse building embodies this spirit of innovation, supporting entrepreneurs and researchers to address commercial and societal challenges. The city’s rich history, world-class venues, and shopping districts add to the quality of life, making Birmingham an excellent place to live and work.
Join Us:
This is an exciting time to be part of BCU. Join us on our journey to transform lives through education and research.
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