Infrastructure and Technology Solutions Architect

IT Services

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We have recently opened a number of new and exciting opportunities in our IT and Digital function.

The university is developing a new ten-year strategy where digital ways of working will be central to delivering our vision and goals. The digital transformation will impact profoundly on our workplace design, the skills we develop, the way our students learn, and the way we work and collaborate, and we want to ensure that this transformation has our staff and students at its heart. We are investing in digital technology and skills development to strengthen our education, research, and partnerships, and to meet the needs of our community.

Exeter IT & Digital is central to all of this, and we are looking for people to join us who want to be part of this major transformation and part of changing the way we work and the way our students learn.

Why our staff love working here

About Us

We are a community of architects who have effective relationships with many satisfied customers. We are committed to delivering the best architecture in the Higher Education Sector.

Summary of the role

This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.  We all have commitments outside of work and we will try as much as possible to enable you to have a great work life balance.

Working with key stakeholders as part of a team, the Infrastructure and Technology Solutions Architect will establish the vision for multiple IT solutions. The Infrastructure and Technology Solutions Architect will be responsible for defining the baseline (as-is) and target (to-be) business, information and technology architectures to deliver the vision.

About You

Could you help us achieve our ambitious 2030 strategy?

If you have great oral and written communication skills, can collaborate well in a team environment, are sensitive to clients needs and can develop warm long lasting client relationships then this could be the role for you.

Supported with training and development opportunities if you are able to provide architecture solutions to help project teams help deliver our 2030 strategy then we would love to hear from you. 

If you’re able to help everyone to understand the solutions being designed and sell a vision then this could be the role for you.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer?

Flexible hybrid working. We understand everyone has things they need to achieve in life.  Work flexibly around the things that matter to you be that the school run, gym class, morning run etc.  Two days a week you will join colleagues on IT Services at our campus location to collaborate on solutions and help solve problems.

Great learning and development opportunities. Talk to us about your career objectives and we will try to support your development.

Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role or ways of working please contact Mike via email for a quick call. Mike Westwood email:  [email protected].