Job Description

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Reference number

406448
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Salary

70,000 - 80,000
Per annum, depending on experience
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

Data Programmes###

Type of role

Project Delivery

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Coventry

About the job

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a

Cloud Interoperability Architect

to work on a hybrid basis, two days per week from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home. Occasional travel to meetings & conferences across the UK will also be required.


This role is pivotal to leading a number of strategic industry data projects & systems, and will be a key part of delivering digital & data solutions for the agricultural industry. We are looking for a dynamic leader & hands-on architect who can engage and inspire both executive and junior level stakeholders to embrace strategic cross-industry digital & data solutions. You will work with our teams to develop and execute a comprehensive convergence architecture that aligns with our goals and objectives.


At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won't just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you'll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

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Job description

Develop and execute a comprehensive convergence architecture, initially targeted around the one or two key cross-industry AHDB digital projects, that align with AHDB's overall goals and objectives Work as part of a small specialist team leading a high profile AHDB & Industry data project Manage a technical delivery team of engineers and analysts, allocating resources effectively to support the overall aims Work with wider teams to develop architectures, designs & delivery approaches Lead technical workshops and technical stakeholder working groups Develop comprehensive requirement sets and design artefacts Be a key part of a cultural shift towards improved collaboration and codesign across the industry Build relationships with key technical stakeholders across the industry Engage and inspire individuals and teams to embrace strategic data projects and data sharing across the industry Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations, technology stakeholders, and industry leaders to service AHDB's wider goals & objectives ###

Person specification

Degree in a relevant field or significant experience in similar roles, with a proven track record of successfully leading technical delivery & architecture initiatives Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage AHDB staff and external stakeholders at all levels Experience with more than one commercial cloud provider, ideally AWS and Azure, along with experience in: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, driving engagement and fostering innovation & collaboration Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology delivery for a broad range of audiences Knowledge of the agricultural industry would be useful although not essential

Benefits

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We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

35 hours per week, to include hybrid working 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4 x salary) A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan Recognition Awards throughout the year Access to the Government's tax-free childcare scheme Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

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Selection process details

To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we'll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.


Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk Telephone : 02476 935722
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk ###

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: hr@ahdb.org.uk