Solutions Lead

Job Overview

We are seeking an enterprising Solution Lead to join our dynamic NEC Digital Studio team. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in designing tailored solutions for public sector clients and will act as the bridge between business needs, our technical/design teams and delivery, ensuring solutions are robust, compelling and aligned with NEC Digital Studio’s strategic direction.

You must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to be eligible for Security Clearance which is essential for the job.

• Solution ownership and design. Lead the end-to-end solution design process from early concept, and initial engagement with clients and SMEs, to delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business capabilities.
• Internal product and capability development. Contribute to internal projects to develop new digital solutions and lead teams to define propositions, ensuring these are technically proficient, deliverable and meet market demand.
• Pre‑sales solutioning. Own and lead solution responses for RFIs, ITTs and tenders, working closely with SMEs, sub‑consultants, bid and sales teams to develop compelling, differentiating solutions.
• Leading solution workshops. Liaise with roles including technical architects, engineering leads, support heads, business analysts and UCD SMEs to formulate a full end‑to‑end solution for our clients. Act as a facilitator, bringing together a full range of disciplines needed to define an integrated, robust, and scalable solution.
• Clear articulation of proposed solutions. Present and articulate solution designs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including within solution documents, presentations and solution sign‑off packs.
• Client engagement. Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and aligning them with feasible and innovative technological solutions.
• Continuous improvement. Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices to continuously improve solution offerings and guide the technical strategy of the company.

• Experience in a relevant discipline. Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Solution Lead or other relevant discipline within the IT services industry, combined with a curiosity around systems and system improvement.
• Technical expertise. Proficient in both AWS and Azure cloud platform services and solutions.
• Pre‑sales experience. Experience in developing winning solutions for bids and with bid processes.
• Strong communication skills. Confidence and verbal dexterity required to lead solution workshops.
• Ability to clearly articulate solutions. Document and define proposed solution designs and create solution diagrams.
• Public sector insight. Experience working with, or for, public sector clients is highly desirable.
• Problem solver. Proven ability to analyse complex issues and, working alone or with others, design effective solutions.

Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills and capable of working with diverse teams and clients.

• Impactful work - contribute to meaningful projects that have a significant impact on public sector services.
• Innovative environment - new team that values innovation and encourages you to push technological boundaries.
• Professional growth - opportunities for further development and learning to enhance your career path.
• Dynamic culture - supportive and entrepreneurial culture where your ideas are valued.
• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (option to add family members at an additional cost).
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE).
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (option to increase cover at an additional cost).
• Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%.
• Selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs.
• Free access for all colleagues to Linked In Learning – over 15,000 courses covering a wide breadth of subjects.

• Applicants must demonstrate a pre‑existing right to work and travel within the UK with required documentary evidence.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting,…