Cambridgeshire Constabulary
ICT Technical Architect - Cambs
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ICT Technical Architect - Cambs
Technical Architect (Enterprise Architecture) – Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) ICT
Location: ICT Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Contract: Permanent, Full Time H înt deterior: Head County Police Revenue Support (HPR)
Salary: £48,309 with a Market Rate Supplement of £15,178.69 (taking total base salary to £63,487.69) Hours: 37 hours per week
Shape the future of policing technology. Drive innovation. Deliver impact where it matters most.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is seeking a skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking Technical Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team within the collaborative BCH (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire) ICT Department.
This is more than just an architecture role—it’s a chance to work at the forefront of modern policing technology, shaping how critical systems are designed, secured, and delivered to support front-line officers and operational services.
The Role
Reporting to 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, including local digital transformation, regional platforms, and national policing systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design
- Develop target architecture and solution designs aligned with business and operational needs, balancing:
- Performance
- Scalability
- Usability
- Security
- Work across complex, integrated technology landscapes, ensuring solutions are:
- Coherent
- Supportable
- Aligned with enterprise and national standards
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Stakeholder & Delivery Support
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, guiding:
- Delivery teams
- Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Suppliers
- Stakeholders (including initiatives outside formal governance)
- Support the adoption of innovative and emerging technologies to enhance policing capability and efficiency
Autonomy & Decision-Making
- Operate with delegated authority to:
- Make solution-level architectural decisions
- Analyse technical constraints
- Resolve complex design challenges
- Actively manage technical risk to ensure robust, supportable, and aligned solutions
- Ensure technology delivers real operational value, improving resilience and supporting critical services that keep communities safe
Why Join BCH ICT?
You’ll join a collaborative, ambitious, and purpose-driven ICT function where your work has a direct impact on public safety and operational effectiveness.
Benefits on Offer
✔ Competitive salary with a Market Rate supplement (31.42%) (periodically reviewed) ✔ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements ✔ Choice of base location: Kempston, Huntingdon, or Welwyn Garden City ✔ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme ✔ On-site gym facilities at HQ locations ✔ Blue Light Card with associated discounts ✔ Employee Assistance Programme ✔ A culture that actively supports innovation, inclusion, and professional development
About You – The Candidate We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and capable technologist who thrives on solving complex problems and influencing outcomes.
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Must-Have Experience & Skills
- Broad technical knowledge with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence:
- Technical stakeholders
- Non-technical stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, procurement teams)
- Ability to work:
- Independently (with autonomy)
- Collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- Proven experience in:
- Architecture design
- Systems integration
- Delivering complex technical solutions
Advantageous but Not Mandatory
- Experience in complex, security-focused, or highly regulated environments
Additional Information
Travel & Vetting Requirements
- The role supports services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, so the ability to travel is required.
- Appropriate vetting clearance will be required.
** slurry Priority for Redeployees**
This vacancy is open to those at risk of redundancy, with redeployees taking priority until a final offer is agreed.
Disability Confident Commitment
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to workplace adjustments and ensuring an inclusive culture. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria, you will be entitled to an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
Next Steps
For an Informal Conversation: Contact Stuart Luff (Principal Technical Architect) 📧 stuart.luff@herts.police.uk
Apply Now: [Around Panel Contact]
Disclaimer: Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply.
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