West Northamptonshire Council is on the lookout for an inspiring Head of IT Strategy & Architecture to drive our digital ambitions forward. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the IT Strategy and architectural landscape for the council, working closely with key stakeholders including our Chief Information Officer to create the necessary roadmaps that support the WNC One Vision.Sitting at the heart of our Digital, Technology & Innovation division, you’ll take the reins of a talented team of architects and play a central role in how we design, develop and deliver modern, efficient, and impactful digital services.Our benefitsYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.What will you be doing?In this role, you’ll be the chief architect of our technology strategy - crafting a strategic roadmap that aligns with business needs and ensures every system and solution contributes to the bigger picture. You’ll lead a dynamic team of Enterprise, Data and Solutions Architects, providing mentorship and direction to grow an outstanding architecture practice. You'll shape how we make technology decisions across the council, overseeing the design of sustainable solutions, evaluating business cases, and guiding senior leaders through complex challenges and exciting opportunities. Whether you're championing innovation, advising on emerging technologies, or chairing our Architecture Review Board, you’ll be central to how we deliver best value through technology.About youWe’re looking for someone with vision, energy and a passion for using technology to make a real difference. You’ll be a strategic thinker and natural leader, confident in navigating both the technical detail and the bigger organisational picture. Your background in enterprise architecture and IT strategy means you know what great looks like - and how to get there. Whether you’re setting direction, building teams, or influencing at the highest level, you’ll bring clarity, expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of public services through technology, we’d love to hear from you.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
