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C19498 Ways of Working Service Architecture (TA)

Closing date for applications: 16/09/2020
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Technical Architect
Summary of the work
 Design of proportionate and affordable services that support business & technical needs, including reuse, where practicable. The design scope may span multiple suppliers/components/support levels. Outcome: comprehensive service designs, incorporating business requirements, wider standards and Enterprise Services capabilities. Acting as Subject_Matter_Expert and ensuring the design meets user and wider HO needs.
Latest start date
 01/10/2020
Expected contract length
 2 years
Location
 London
Organisation the work is for
 Home Office
Maximum day rate
 £605
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with
 The Optimus programme delivery team, Ways of Working workstream team, Service Architecture, Design and Introduction (SADI), Enterprise Services, other DDaT delivery programmes
What the specialist will work on
 Producing service designs which ensure that support for the new service is comprehensive, efficient and reuses existing capability.Developing and documenting the proposed service design for the integration and implementation of solutions, working with and across other areas of Home Office to ensure that the requirements are included in business cases, project plans, procurements and Service Design Packages.Leading the evaluation of a new service once it has been integrated, identifying best practices and lessons learned.Creating detailed plans for the integration of new services into existing architecture, considering the broader context, strategies and operating model of the organisation.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 Home based during Covid 19 restrictions then 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF /Croydon Campus /Other DDaT locations as required.
Working arrangements
 A typical working day is 9am-5pm, however working outside of these hours may be required due to business/project need. The role requires flexibility as individuals may be required to work at any of the Customer premises and/or at supplier sites.The role is outside of IR35
Security clearance
 SC. The Home Office will sponsor clearance. The start date is subject to clearance / transfer of clearance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
 Travel expenses are payable for journeys outside the M25 where approved in advance by the customer and in line with Home Office Travel policy (subsistence is not payable).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 3
Cultural fit criteria
 -Work transparently and collaboratively in a no-blame culture, encouraging all to fail fast and learn from mistakes -Demonstrate experience of supporting and coaching other team members -Evidence their confidence to challenge the status quo -Evidence of taking responsibility for their work
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 10% Price 40%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • ITIL V4 - Expert or Master Certification
  • Evidence of strong process, technical and team leadership skills, with a passion for delivering leading edge designs and inspiring a culture of technical excellence and innovative solution design
  • Experience of navigating the complex landscapes of technologies, 3rd party suppliers (driving the procurement process), internal and cross-government (or similarly complex) teams
  • Management & delivery of complex B2B service solutions within time, cost and quality targets, ensuring solutions are robust, resilient, and appropriately implemented, tested and documented
  • Experience of defining B2B standards, owning and contributing to the technical roadmap and strategy
  • Experience in anticipating and advising on future technology changes that present opportunities for the product or service
  • Ability to communicate clearly in a language which meets the needs of different users/stakeholders through selecting the appropriate channels & formats, and managing expectations whilst adapting to stakeholders’ reactions with flexibility
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Identifying process improvements and defining best practice, inspiring teams to follow this
  • Managing a small team and Human Resource activities, including interviewing, selection / hiring, and conducting performance assessments
  • Working with scaled agile deliveries
  • Understanding of Lean, Agile and DevOps principles within a Product-centric delivery model
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 16/09/2020

C19498 Ways of Working Service Architecture (TA)

Closing date for applications: 16/09/2020


Specialist role:

Technical Architect

Location:

London

Organisation:

Home Office

Maximum day rate:

£605
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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