Head of Architecture

Including a market supplement, the salary for this role is up to £97,066pa

DSE use (for a substantial part of work)

30/09/2026, 17:00

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

AboutourDDaTServices team

At Wiltshire Police,we'retransforming policing through Digital, Data and Technology. We recognise thatDDaTis no longer simply an enabler of policing; it is a strategic capability at the heart of how we protect communities, empower ourworkforceand deliver better public services. As we evolve from a traditional ICT function into a modern, user-centredDDaTorganisation,we'reembracing cloud technologies, automation, AI,dataand digital innovation to create smarter, moreconnectedand resilient services. Join us at the start of an ambitious transformation, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of digital policing, work with emerging technologies, influence meaningful change and build a rewarding career that makes a real difference to our organisation and the communities we serve.

About the role

As Head of Architecture, you will set the enterprise architecture direction for Wiltshire Police, shaping secure,resilientand future-ready digital,dataand technology services. As the organisation's senior architectural authority and Chair of the Technical Design Authority, you will influence major technology decisions, guide cloud modernisation, strengthen architectural governance and help reduce complexity across the technology landscape. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape digital policing locally,regionallyand nationally, ensuring technology enables better operational outcomes and lasting public value.

What you will be doing

• Set the strategic direction for enterprise architecture across digital, data and technology.
• Own and govern enterprise architecture standards, principles, roadmaps and decision frameworks.
• Chair the Technical Design Authority and provide final architectural decision-making authority.
• Assure major technology investments, platforms and solutions against enterprise and national policing standards.
• Provide architectural oversight for major programmes and high-risk strategic initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on complex trade-offs across cost, risk, security, resilience and delivery pace.
• Lead architectural thinking across cloud, data, AI, interoperability and secure-by-design services.
• Represent Wiltshire Police in regional and national architecture forums, influencing shared policing standards and capabilities.

About you and your experience

• Experienced in applying enterprise architecture principles, standards and governance in a complex organisation.
• Confident operating as a senior architectural authority, influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to shape architecture strategy, roadmaps and design decisions across cloud, data, applications, platforms and security.
• Skilled at balancing cost, risk, resilience, interoperability, user need and delivery pace.
• Qualified to degree level in IT, Architecture, Engineering or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Holds the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise & Solutions Architecture and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305.

What we offer

• Professional development and training
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy is open to applications from eligible internal candidates,policeofficers and external applicants, as applicable

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• National Insurance Number
• Address information
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

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• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
• Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes