Lead Technical Architect, End User Compute & Collaboration (EUC&C)
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,300 to £66,330 per year |
| Additional salary information: | You may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills assessment, with a value of up to £20,100. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southport, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 426029 |
Summary
The End User Compute and Collaboration (EUC&C) team is a multifaceted group responsible for various critical functions within the organisation. The EUC&C team plays a vital role in enhancing the organisation's digital presence and improving collaboration and communication across various departments. Their efforts ensure that end-users have the tools and support they need to work efficiently and effectively.
The Collaboration Engineering team designs, delivers, and supports services built upon the full suite of E5 licensed products under M365, Power Platform and Azure. They offer tailored support, training, and promote the benefits of M365 tools through a Digital Champions community.
As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability.
You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success.
The Collaboration Engineering team designs, delivers, and supports services built upon the full suite of E5 licensed products under M365, Power Platform and Azure. They offer tailored support, training, and promote the benefits of M365 tools through a Digital Champions community.
As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability.
You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community. By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success.
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