Pertemps Network Group
Head of Technology and Architecture
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Head of Technology and Architecture – Pertemps Network Group
About the Role
Pertemps Network Group, one of the largest independent recruitment businesses in the UK, spans over 200 branches across 50+ subsidiary companies. With a shift from a traditional data centre model to a modern Azure-native estate, technology now sits at the core of their competitive advantage. The focus has evolved from merely acquiring capability to building it in-house, with a strategic push for growth and innovation on this foundation.
The Group IT Director is seeking a Head of Technology and Architecture to lead its architecture and delivery. This is a senior role with substantial scope for growth, potential for increased seniority, and decision-making authority over both the technical estate and its delivery teams.
The ideal candidate will:
- Translate the Group IT Director’s strategy into design and build of the tech estate.
- Drive growth and innovation atop a well-established foundation.
- Shape both the technology and team future direction.
- Be a strategic IT architect in a business where technology is a source of competitive advantage, not merely a cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own the technical coherence of all Group functions, spanning:
- Design and implementation of new platform capabilities
- Technical integrity of integrations across the broader estate
- Directory of teams’ technical roadmaps
- Ownership of critical technical decisions
- Ensure能力 balanced: can hold board-level discussions and deep architectural debates with equal expertise.
- Translate business needs into effective solutions—challenge requirements and avoid blindly accepting ‘needs’ without robustness and feasibility.
- Decide what not to build through architectural judgement, not just scope driven consensus.
- Partner closely with the Group IT Director to implement their IT strategy effectively.
- Lead, grow, and shape the technology team, including the recruitment of new skill sets, training, and mentoring.
- Work hands-on when addressing critical engagement requirements, alongside when appropriate delegation to allow oversight.
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Technology Stack & Focus Area
The Group’s tech stack is:
- Core: Azure-native cloud estate
- Intelligence & Communications: Azure-native stack
- In-house Azure-based products:
- Group Vendor Management System
- Business-Critical Platforms:
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Power Platform
Essential Requirements & Competencies
Technical Requirements
The ideal candidate is a principal architect or senior engineering lead possessing:
- Proven architectural expertise, deep hands-on Azure skills.
- Experience with Azure accountability—must earn respect of senior engineers and challenge their technical positions.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Software engineering background preferred.
- Leadership experience in architectural decisions relevant to complex, product-led estates.
- Real-world operational judgments about when to:
- Work on detailing a problem.
- Delegating effectively the necessary tasks.
Soft Skills & Judgment
- Strong consultancy mindset—questions business intent before deciding on a technology approach.
- Demonstrable architectural judgement matters more than certifications.
- Strongest value lies in Azure depth; exposure to Dynamics 365 and Power Platform optionally beneficial.
- Ability to explain technical risks and opportunities with influence at board or functional leadership levels.
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On-Growth & Team Development Potential
There is potential to grow this role's scope of influence by shaping both:
- The ** Gang IT function** through recruitment, skill development, and mentoring.
- The command line of engineering & architectural teams.
Role-Based Benefits
- Flexible office location with preference for easy access to our West Midlands (Meriden) base.
- Requirement: Must be within reasonable commuting distance of Meriden HQ.
- Continuous professional development funded, including Microsoft-related certifications.
- Centred on cutting-edge problems at scale while bringing a commitment to serve business responsiveness.
- Freedom to problem-solve whilst shaping a high-growth, innovative tech foundation.
**Please apply with your CV and clearly explain your fit within a real world perspective of the above scope. While looking for a clear leader and a high-fashion architect who]:
- Delivers assurance in cloud-native Microsoft technologies.
- Prioritises operational excellence with a hands-on, expert competence.
- Balances mentoring, delegation, and direct leadership effectively.
Pertemps fosters trust, empowerment, and intellectual collaboration with an outlook of continuous improvement.
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