Job Introduction
Lead Solution Architect
Location: Lincoln / Hybrid | Salary: £58,118 - £63,835 | Closing date: August 10th
Interview date: w/c Tuesday August 26th - September 5th
Drive the future of architecture in a digitally ambitious council.
Lincolnshire County Council is reimagining its IT capability - and we’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Lead Solution Architect to help us deliver that vision. If you're ready to shape digital direction, guide product-aligned delivery teams, and build lasting value for our communities, this role offers the platform to lead at a strategic level.
About the Role
This is a senior technical leadership role, reporting to the Head of Strategy, Architecture & Product. You’ll lead a small team of Solution Architects, oversee the work of technical engineering resources across our Agile Product Teams, and act as chair of the council’s Digital Design Authority (DDA).
Your role will be to define and maintain enterprise-level solution architecture across a diverse portfolio of services, while supporting our adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and cloud-native tools. You’ll deputise at senior boards, influence investment decisions, and provide high-level assurance of all supplier-led designs.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading a team of Solution Architects and overseeing technical assurance across multiple Agile delivery teams
Owning and evolving LCC’s strategic solution architecture framework and roadmap
Chairing the Digital Design Authority (DDA) and governing solution-level architecture decisions
Collaborating with Product Owners, Strategic Business Partners, and delivery partners
Driving scalable, secure and performant technical solutions that align with business and user needs
Assuring 3rd-party architectural designs and supplier engagement
Supporting governance, cyber resilience, data architecture, and cloud optimisation
Championing a modern, product-based service model across IT and digital
Contributing to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and architectural maturity
About You
You’re already operating at a senior level - and ready for more influence. You bring a blend of technical credibility, people leadership, and strategic thinking.
You’ll have:
Significant experience in solution architecture, with a track record in technical assurance
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and integration standards
Experience chairing or contributing to architectural governance boards
A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
A clear understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF), ITIL, and security-by-design principles
A passion for mentoring and building architectural capability in teams
Why Join Us?
Shape digital outcomes that matter to over 750,000 residents
Operate with real influence - not just over design decisions, but over how we work and invest in technology
Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility built in
Access structured leadership development and professional memberships (e.g. BCS)
Collaborate with skilled technologists and delivery partners from across the UK
Ready to lead transformation from the inside out?
Click apply or contact James Randall at james.randall@lincolnshire.gov.uk for an informal chat.
Please read the job information pack before applying.
This role is based in Lincoln with hybrid working arrangements.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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