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The Opportunity

The Workplace Management Service Team is responsible for the effective running of the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and the embedding of best practice processes across Parliament.

The Technical Architect is a key role within the Workplace Management Service Team, reporting into the Head of Integrated Workplace Management.

• provides guidance to the service team, making sure that the technical direction and delivery of the IWMS is consistent and aligned to standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps, collaborating with architectural colleagues as necessary.
• develops and maintains technical documentation pertaining to the IWMS, working with relevant teams to adhere to correct technical governance processes, and to help apply appropriate organisational standards and methodologies.
• identifies the needs of stakeholders and explains how that translates to a technical solution, and advising when technical limitations require business change to meet business needs.
• facilitating discussions between technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to solve problems using clear, accessible communication.
• assisting with identifying and mitigating technical challenges or risks ensuring successful outcomes that align with parliamentary priorities and meet parliamentary standards.

The above list of key responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and banding of the post.

What You Need

• experience in a relevant technical role, demonstrating good awareness of a range of architectures, technologies, and programming languages.
• awareness of the use of reference architectures and the application of technology policies and/or technical standards, including experience of following clear technical governance processes.
• experience of building relationships with stakeholders, at both strategic and operational levels, with an ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• experience of supporting the implementation of digital solutions that enable business change, able to innovate and think creatively, showing willingness to apply new approaches to solving problems and learn new methods and technologies.
• ability to make evidence-based decisions, taking into account risk and complexity, demonstrating an understanding of the impact of organisational context.
• experience of supporting workplace or facilities management and built environment systems and solutions.
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The team's goal is to continue the ongoing development and maintenance of the IWMS (Planon), to ensure its capability remains current and meets business needs. The team supports multiple areas, including Strategic Estates, Service Delivery & Customer Experience as well as the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team in their day to day running of operations across the Parliamentary Estate.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet criterions 1, 4 and 6. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By:

Interviews: 26th March 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy - this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information

*This role is for UK residents only – applicants from outside the UK will not be considered*

My client in Central London is looking to appoint a talented Senior Data Architect on a Contract basis.

This role sits within the Agile development streams and is accountable for the creation and maintenance of conceptual, logical and physical data models for the Data and Analytics (D&A) develops being worked on within their stream.

About the role:

Based in Central London (Hybrid):

• Responsible for creating models to the standards defined by the Lead Data Modeller in both process and documentation.
• Creation and maintenance of data models within the model repository
• Creation of Physical and Logical data models in line with the Conceptual model and therefore in line with the Data and Analytics Strategy.
• Generating the Data Definition Language (DDL) used to create/amend the database schema for each environment it will be implemented into.

About you:

You will have the following skillsets or experiences:

• Detailed working knowledge of Business Intelligence, Data warehousing, Data modelling and dealing with big data
• Knowledge of star schema structure & design, understanding of Kimball & Inmon data warehouse design
• Understanding of Agile development approach
• Full knowledge of Public Sector regulations / legislation – Data Protection Act, EU Procurement directives, Freedom of Information Act, etc.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: £600-£700+ per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Remote working
• Contract type: 9 month minimum
• Hours: 09:00ach -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to John Shorrock on refer@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk remembering to include your details as well.

*T’s & C’s apply.