Technical Architect

Technical Architect (Home Based/North Kent/Chelmsford) Location of Role: North Kent Advert Closing Date: 23/04/2026 Starting Salary: £58,431.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Mon-Fri Weekend/Evening Working: No IT Services are seeking a Technical Solutions Architect to continue to help lead their Architecture team. This team is tasked with ensuring that all IT solutions (new and existing) adhere to the high technical, security and non-functional standards that are required to meet national Policing requirements. We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to work closely with all other teams within the joint IT Services Department of Kent Police and Essex Police, as well as other key stakeholder such as Information Management teams to document proposed solutions to business requirements of both operational Policing colleagues and back-office staff alike. The role holder will need to oversee the design architecture for new systems, aligning with business goals, industry practices and policing security protocols. Will need to collaborate with development teams, suppliers, product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. The role holder will need to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and trends, and provide technical guidance, designs and solution mentorship to IT team members, fostering a knowledge sharing culture and continuous learning. ..... full job details .....