Senior Technical Architect
Reference: JUL(Apply online only)
Location: Flexible. HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire. Option to work from home, from one of our reserves or hybrid.
Salary: £49,587.00 - £53,233.00 Per Annum
Contract: 2 years, Fixed-Term
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
About The Teams
Digital Technology at The RSPB is a multi-disciplined team responsible for defining and delivering a variety of projects that support our corporate and technology objectives, the work covers everything from marketing, digital, infrastructure, and data centric projects – all with one goal in mind…how can technology help save nature.
The Senior Technical Architect role sits within our Strategy and Change group as part of our Enterprise Architecture team and will report directly to the Enterprise Architect. The Enterprise Architecture team work closely with all other teams within Digital Technology, with a focus on tech/product strategy and solution design. This role is to support the existing team across a key transformation programme.
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to work as part of our Enterprise Architecture team to identify and deliver cost effective digital solutions that align to the RSPB’s digital and business strategy.
Responsibilities include:
System Design and Architecture:
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
* Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure IT systems that meet organizational needs.
* Develop comprehensive system blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to guide implementation.
Technical Leadership:
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
* Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across projects.
* Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organisation.
Stakeholder Communication:
* As part of the wider team, serve as point of contact for technical discussions with stakeholders, including executives, project managers, and end-users.
* Present technical proposals, recommendations, and advice in a clear and concise manner.
* Collaborate with business leaders to align technical solutions with organizational goals and objectives.
Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
* Proven experience as a technical architect or similar role, with a strong background in system design and architecture.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
* Stakeholder management with experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience of product and supplier/partner selection and procurement processes (ITT)
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical & process information to business stakeholders.
* Collaboration skills to build relationships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
* Familiarity with project management methodologies
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
* Experience of working in the Charity Sector.
* Proficiency in software development methodologies, programming languages, and database technologies.
* Experience of designing and implementing Microsoft solutions – Azure, Power platform, Dynamics.
* Experience of varied business systems implementation – finance, CRM, E-commerce, Web, HR.
* Mentoring and working with junior team members to guide development
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 30th September 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from early October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship.
No agencies please