Technical Architect (Home based/North Kent/Chelmsford)

Technical Solutions Architect – 2 year contract

Lead the Architecture team within IT Services of Kent Police and Essex Police, ensuring all IT solutions meet national policing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee architecture of new systems, aligning with business goals, industry best practices, and security protocols.
• Collaborate with development teams, suppliers, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay current with technology trends, provide technical guidance, designs, and mentorship to team members.
• Lead a team of designers, providing guidance, leadership, and management.
• Peer‑review design documents and chair the Force Technical Design Authority (TDA).
• Represent Kent Police and Essex Police at regional and national Police TDA meetings.
• Participate in the Department Management Team (DMT) and support on‑call rota for critical incidents.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical architecture with strong understanding of various technologies and platforms, including a record of producing high‑level and low‑level system designs.
• Knowledge of baseline security principles, functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Degree level education and an appropriate IT professional qualification; extensive knowledge of policing and business operating environments.
• Experience in solution delivery: design, procurement, delivery, and post‑support.
• Deep passion for technology, including emerging information & communication technologies.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Managerial skills: ability to motivate, inspire, give constructive feedback, and foster a constructive culture.
• Security clearance and vetting required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£59,511 pro‑rata for part‑time) with potential to rise to £65,400 depending on home office.
• Flexible working (on‑site may be required, travel to Kent and Essex).
• Opportunity to work on challenging, impactful projects.
• Collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Employment Details

Location: North Kent – Home based

Contract Type: Secondment / fixed‑term (2‑year)

Hours: Full time, Mon‑Fri, no weekend/evening work.

Closing date: 23/04/2026

Equal Opportunity and DE&I

Kent Police and Essex Police are equal‑opportunity employers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and strive to embed diversity, equality, and inclusion across our organisation.

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