Lead network architect Work, Jobs in Leeds, Wyk (with Salaries)

Lead Solution Architect - National: £71,835-£81,090; London: £75,585-£84,840 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- £71,835 - £84,840 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
8d
Senior Technical Architect - National: £57,028-£64,672; London: £60,778-£68,422 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- £57,028 - £68,422 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
8d
Business Architect & Org Design Lead
AECOM —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
Lead Solution Architect
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- Presentation skills
- Travel
8d
Senior Architectural Designer
CK Architectural —Leeds
- £42,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Work from home
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Lead Security Architect - National: £71,835-£81,090; London: £75,585-£84,840 p.a. + benefits
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- £71,835 - £84,840 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
8d
Solutions Architect
Skipton Building Society —Skipton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Senior Technical Architect
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
8d
Full Stack Engineer (Graph DB) - UK, Hybrid (Software Architect I)
UST —Leeds
- Azure
- Java
- APIs
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Senior Lead Architect
Skipton Building Society —Skipton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Network Automation
Department for Work and Pensions —Leeds
- £57,946 - £73,205 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Scripting
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Enterprise Architect
ASDA —Leeds
- Full-time
- In-person
- Store discount
- Annual leave
IT Network Manager
TransUnion —Leeds
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
7d
Lead Security Architect
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency —Leeds
- Presentation skills
- Travel
8d
Software Engineer Apprentice
Vantiva —Saltaire
- Full-time
Serious Injury Associate
Minster Law —Wakefield
- £48,000 - £75,000 a year
- Remote
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
Architect – Education, Public & Commercial Sectors (Leeds)
EDDISONS —Leeds
- Full-time
- Travel
- Training & development
- Communication skills
Solutions Architect - Security
Skipton Building Society —Skipton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Solution Architect - eCommerce
ASDA —Leeds
- Full-time
- Agile
- In-person
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Platform Manager
Skipton Building Society —Skipton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
9d

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Lead Solution Architect - National: £71,835-£81,090; London: £75,585-£84,840 p.a. + benefits

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency -
Leeds

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Permanent | Full-time
£71,835 - £84,840 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Pay rise
Childcare
Sick pay

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Enterprise architecture
Presentation skills
Partnership building
Professional development mentoring
Multidisciplinary collaboration
SaaS

Full job description

Details

Reference number

476637

Salary

£71,835 - £84,840

New entrants to the Civil Service will start their role on the salary band minimum.
National: £71,835-£81,090; London: £75,585-£84,840

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Grade 6

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MHRA - Digital and Technology Group

Type of role

Digital

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

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Location

Leeds

About the job

Job summary

We are currently looking for a Lead Solution Architect to join our Strategy & Architecture Function within the Digital & Technology group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7/8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP.

Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.

We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. Please discuss this with the recruiting manager before accepting an appointment.

Job description

Who are we?

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The Digital and Technology Group (DTG) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters!

Its centre of excellence is also responsible for delivering a broad portfolio of change initiatives, both to transform the Agencys legacy technologies and to deliver innovative new solutions, designed around our customers needs. DTG works in a holistic way to combine digital and technology change, data and information management, project delivery, business process, product management and cultural change to maximise out impact and ensure sustainability.

We plan to be at the heart of one of the most digitally advanced medical regulators in the world and we need people who can help us deliver that ambition. DTG is a great place to build your career, and we are committed to enabling our people to do the best work of their lives.

Whats the role?

As a Lead Solution Architect you will lead and champion Solution Architecture within our Strategy & Architecture team and will work with multiple projects and teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking and alignment to deliver desirable, feasible and sustainable digital, data and technology solutions.

You will play a key role in ensuring that we develop and maintain a strong Architecture capability through coaching, mentoring, and training, and ensuring that the architects in agency have stretching and rewarding workloads to support their personal development.

You will be a key member of the Architecture Assurance Forum, and a wider community of practice of Architects that embraces fast-cycle Agile, service design principles, whilst driving coherence across common foundation services, minimising technical debt and legacy technology risk. This is a critical role for an experienced lead Architect who can work with delivery and operational teams, to support the design, development and sustainability of MHRA products and services.

Key responsibilities:

Lead solution architecture delivery and assurance, providing hands-on leadership to programmes and projects while ensuring solutions align with MHRA, GDS and enterprise architecture standards.
Develop architectural strategy, standards and roadmaps, establishing principles, patterns and blueprints that support transformation, reduce duplication, manage technical debt and enable sustainable modernisation.
Drive collaboration and influence across MHRA and government, building strong relationships with business, technical, supplier and cross-government stakeholders to promote alignment, reuse and informed decision-making.
Lead architecture capability and innovation, mentoring architects, strengthening the architecture community, and identifying opportunities to adopt emerging technologies that deliver value while maintaining security, resilience and value for money.

Who are we looking for?

Our successful candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Solution Architect with a track record of delivering digital change that adds value to customers.
Proven ability to anticipate the full impact of implementing a Secure by Design approach into a complex estate.
Extensive and proven ability to work with discretion and capability in own area. Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working across boundaries and delegating where appropriate, adding value through strategic thinking.
Evidence of the ability to make decisions confidently and demonstrate understanding of the complexity of a legacy-heavy IT estate and how to transition to a modern architecture.
Experience of working successfully with a wide network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on shared objectives.

Person specification

Method of assessment: A=Application, T=Test, I=Interview, P=Presentation

Behaviour Criteria:

Leadership (I)
Making Effective Decisions (I)
Working Together (I)
Communicating and Influencing (P)

Experience Criteria:

Extensive experience working as a Solution Architecture combined with areas of deeper knowledge of technologies and practices, and a good understanding of architecture domains (A, I, P)
Significant experience of leading the design of systems and characterised by high levels of risk, impact and business or technical complexity, and justifying and communicating design decisions to others (A, I)
Extensive experience working with technology teams, multi-disciplinary stakeholders, and user research insights to define solutions that meet business and user needs (A)

Technical Criteria:

Strong understanding of a broad range of technologies and paradigms ranging from custom built through to SaaS/COTS products, event driven architecture, APIs, microservices, and loose-coupling (A)
Strong experience developing complex and large-scale architecture solutions aligned to GDS standards, Technology Code of Practice and Secure by Design (A)
Ability to define target state architectures, transitional states and roadmaps (A, P)
Excellent knowledge of architecture methodologies, frameworks and tools and practical experience of their application (A, P)
Good understanding of Cloud technologies particularly MS Azure (A, P)
Excellent knowledge of modern technical architectures and paradigms (A, P)
Degree level or significant professional experience (A)

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of £71,835, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £20,810 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays
Privilege Leave: 1 day
Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff
Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay
Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service
Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666
Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan
Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund
Eligibility to join Motoring , Boundless by CSMA
Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs
On-going learning and development

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of Extensive experience working as a Solution Architecture combined with areas of deeper knowledge of technologies and practices, and a good understanding of architecture domains.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting date: from 11th September 2026

Interview date: from 28th September 2026

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact [email protected]

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer.

Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater.

The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : The Resourcing Team
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact the Resourcing Team at [email protected], in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk - [email protected] - Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ

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