Solutions Architect - 4m FTC - Stonegate Group

Job Specifications

Purpose of the role:

The Solutions Architect will lead the creation of the overall business systems architecture and processes, the application of agreed development and service design principles. The scope includes all customer facing systems (online, mobile, and on-site), plus all IT systems used by our colleagues in sites, head office, and field-based teams.

Duties and responsibilities:

Translate business requirements into IT solutions, considering the complexity of existing IT systems, business priority and scope of requirements.
Provide technical leadership and direction across the IT teams for all technical solutions being implemented
Create and maintain a full set of roadmaps covering technology, applications, and services
Establish and agree a data model to support the management and operation of our business and supporting systems with the Data Architect.
Contribute to and agree the Infrastructure Roadmap with the Infrastructure Architect and Security Manager.
Align all plans and proposals with their corresponding Business Plan components
Ensure all data controls, systems and services adhere to the agreed compliance standards set out by the Security team.
Work with Business change team, and key stakeholders to successfully monitor progress of initiatives.
Contribute to the creation of business cases to support all proposed investments
Research industry and technology trends while being able to identify opportunities to advance our customer proposition and internal operations.
Create and maintain architectures for new and existing solutions which support the IT strategy and are aligned with Stonegate’s architecture principles.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

Essential:

Several years ,extensive experience in Architecture and/or IT development/analysis
Extensive experience of managing suppliers at a senior level
Experience of working in a B2C, customer focussed company
A good communicator able to create accurate and informative summaries of complex updates/issues
Thinks both laterally and holistically – can “connect the dots” between the big picture and the detail
Highly comfortable with standard architecture, development, and operational principles and technologies/tools
Ability to turn business problems into solution design
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desirable:

Hospitality/retail experience highly desirable
Educated to degree standard or equivalent (or appropriate practical experience)
TOGAF-certified/aware

What's in it for you?

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Pension
Vitality Healthcare
Opt in dental insurance programme
Annual bonus scheme
The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at www.stonegatecareers.co.uk.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.

About the Company

We're the UK's biggest pub company, but that's not all we are. We're an incredible team bringing people together through our 4,500+ sites nationwide. Formed in 2010 with 333 pubs, Stonegate Group has grown bigger and better than ever, and today we're home to well-loved sites such as Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, Walkabout, Popworld and so many more. But we didn't get where we are just with great drinks and unforgettable experiences. We got here with the wonderful ideas and dedication of our team, from our front-line bar supe... Know more