Overview
Our Benefits
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About the role
West Northamptonshire Council is on the lookout for an inspiring Head of IT Strategy & Architecture to drive our digital ambitions forward. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the IT Strategy and architectural landscape for the council, working closely with key stakeholders including our Chief Information Officer to create the necessary roadmaps that support the WNC One Vision.
Sitting at the heart of our Digital, Technology & Innovation division, you’ll take the reins of a talented team of architects and play a central role in how we design, develop and deliver modern, efficient, and impactful digital services.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you’ll be the chief architect of our technology strategy – crafting a strategic roadmap that aligns with business needs and ensures every system and solution contributes to the bigger picture. You’ll lead a dynamic team of Enterprise, Data and Solutions Architects, providing mentorship and direction to grow an outstanding architecture practice. You’ll shape how we make technology decisions across the council, overseeing the design of sustainable solutions, evaluating business cases, and guiding senior leaders through complex challenges and exciting opportunities.Â
Whether you’re championing innovation, advising on emerging technologies, or chairing our Architecture Review Board, you’ll be central to how we deliver best value through technology.
About you
We’re looking for someone with vision, energy and a passion for using technology to make a real difference. You’ll be a strategic thinker and natural leader, confident in navigating both the technical detail and the bigger organisational picture.Â
Your background in enterprise architecture and IT strategy means you know what great looks like – and how to get there. Whether you’re setting direction, building teams, or influencing at the highest level, you’ll bring clarity, expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of public services through technology, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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