We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect with proven hands-on solution design and vendor analysis supporting the Senior European IT and Data Director. The role produces pragmatic designs, option analyses, and integration outlines across a hybrid cloud/on-prem landscape, partnering closely with Heads of Networks and Infrastructure, Application Ops/Change, and Data. They will challenge vendor proposals, and translate business requirements into actionable, cost-conscious solution options aligned to target state.A hands-on role providing enterprise architectural insights.the build, improvement, and maintenance of the enterprise services software used by both internal and external stakeholders.Work on the design of integrating multiple cloud and physical on-premises networks while ensuring the security by design concept. Own and align our IT and Information Management Strategy''s with the organisation mission. You must have a good understanding of both Cloud and on-premises technologies.Communicate how the technology strategy follows and enables both current and future developments.Work with divisional directors, department heads and product ownerrchitects to understand the business functions, identifying opportunities to optimise our use of technology.This role will join during a time of transition for the business so the role will need to be flexible. Identify long term solutions while managing short term solution that have been put in place to ensure Business as usual ..... full job details .....