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About IT Services

IT Services at The University of Manchester plays a crucial role in supporting the institution's technological infrastructure and enabling the delivery of world-class education, research, and administrative services. The mission of IT Services is to provide innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that empower the university community to excel in teaching, learning, research, and administration. The vision is to be a leading provider of digital services, driving technological advancements and digital transformation across the institution.

The Team

The architecture team is a key part of the Strategy and Architecture space, we work closely with other areas of ITS and the Strategic Change Office to ensure successful delivery of a diverse set of programmes and projects that take place across the University.

The key services provided by the architecture team include:

• Guidance and support to IT Services and the wider university regarding the application of technology to business capabilities.


• Facilitate the development of strategies for the technology evolution to support the universities domains (Teaching and Learning, Finance, HR, Research...etc).


• Engage in capability-based planning to ensure that change is aligned to capabilities which support the strategic direction.


• Work with operational teams to understand the IT landscape and the changes required to ensure quality and reliability.


• Provide assurance of technical and business designs via the Technical Design Authority and inputs to the Business Design Authority.

The Role

As a Lead Solutions Architect at The University of Manchester, you will be an integral part of the Strategy and Architecture team within IT Services. Collaborating closely with a team of Enterprise Architects and Enterprise Business Architects, you will play a vital role in designing and delivering innovative technology solutions that support the university's strategic objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation journey of a globally recognized institution.

This is an exciting role that will have the opportunity to help deliver strategically aligned projects and programmes, and the role will have the flexibility to mould the architecture practice.

What can you expect in return Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure.


• Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family.


• Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities.


• Learning and development opportunities.


• Season ticket loans for public transport.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Workplace nursery scheme.


• Staff recognition schemes.


• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Stephen Dashfield

Email: stephen.dashfield@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.