Force
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
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Contract Duration
Permanent
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Contract Type
Full Time
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Department
ICT
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Location
Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs
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Grade
MB1
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Salary
£48,309
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Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
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Allowance
Market Rate Supplement
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Market rate supplement annual £
15,178.69
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Hours / Week
37
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Closing Date
08/07/2026, 23:55
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Job Description
Shape the future of policing technology. Drive innovation. Deliver impact where it matters most.
We’re seeking a skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking Technical Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team within the collaborative Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) ICT Department.
This is more than just an architecture role, it’s an opportunity to work at the forefront of modern policing technology, influencing how critical systems are designed, secured and delivered to support front-line officers and operational services.
The Role
Working alongside Principal Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering secure, resilient, and scalable technology solutions across a diverse portfolio of major change initiatives, from local digital transformation through to regional and national platforms.
You will:
Develop target architecture and solution designs aligned to business and operational needs, balancing performance, scalability, usability and security
Work across complex, integrated technology landscapes, ensuring solutions are coherent, supportable and aligned to enterprise and national standards
Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing guidance to delivery teams, SMEs, suppliers, and stakeholders, including initiatives outside formal Enterprise Architecture governance
Support the adoption of innovative and emerging technologies to enhance policing capability and efficiency
Crucially, you will operate with delegated authority to make solution-level architectural decisions, analysing technical constraints, resolving complex design challenges, and actively managing technical risk to ensure solutions are robust, supportable, and aligned to enterprise principles.
Through your work, you will help ensure that technology delivers real operational value, improves resilience, and supports the critical services that keep our communities safe.
Why Join BCH ICT?
You’ll join a collaborative, ambitious, and purpose-driven ICT function, where your work directly impacts public safety and operational effectiveness.
We offer:
Competitive salary + Market Rate supplement of 31.42% (reviewed periodically and subject to change)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Choice of base location: Kempston, Huntingdon or Welwyn Garden City
Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to on-site gym facilities at HQ locations
Access to Blue Light Card and associated discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
A culture that actively supports innovation, inclusion, and continuous professional development
About You
We’re looking for a confident and capable technologist who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing outcomes.
You will bring:
Broad technical knowledge with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
Proven experience in architecture design, systems integration, and delivering complex technical solutions
Experience within complex, security-focused or highly regulated environments would be advantageous.
Additional Information
The role supports services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, so the ability travel is required
Appropriate vetting clearance will be required
Apply Now / Find Out More
Join us and help design the technology that underpins modern, data-driven policing.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Stuart Luff – Principal Technical Architect
[email protected]
Additional Advert Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.
Please be advised that as part of the Vetting Process the BCH Vetting Unit may be required to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This is in line with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Please see examples below of when this would be a necessary requirement:
When an individual is applying to transfer forces
When an individual is having their vetting renewed
When an individual is moving into a role that needs MV clearance, even if they are already in a role that requires MV
When an individual is moving into or already in a role working closely with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’
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For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click HERE
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Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.
We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.
Why Choose a Career in Policing?
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.
If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
We’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
Carers and Discretionary Leave
Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
People of all ages and abilities
All faiths and religions
LGBTQ+ communities
Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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Document
Technical Architect - PO2 MB1 A5.pdf – 274KB Opens in a new window
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Staff Internal Role Summary.docx – 95KB Opens in a new window
Converted File Staff Internal Role Summary.docx.pdf – 71KB Opens in a new window
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.
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