ICT Technical Architect - Cambs

Closing Date: 08/07/2026

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 the Enterprise Architecture team within the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) ICT Department.

Working alongside the 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Help ensure that technology delivers real operational value, improves resilience, and supports the critical services that keep our communities safe.

We offer competitive compensation, including a market rate supplement of 31.42%, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, choice of base location (Kempston, Huntingdon or Welwyn Garden City), Local Government Pension Scheme, on‑site gym facilities, Blue Light Card discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, and a culture that supports innovation, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

• Competitive salary + Market Rate supplement of 31.42%
• 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
• Blue Light Card and associated discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A culture that actively supports innovation, inclusion, and continuous professional development

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 with in complex, security‑focused or highly regulated environments would be advantageous.

• The role supports services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, so the ability to travel is required.
• Appropriate vetting clearance will be required.