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Apply NowMethods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, digital delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Role Description
Methods Technical Delivery and Software Engineering portfolio has achieved significant growth year-on-year. Our mission is to make Methods a go-to' for technical delivery across Government. We're building our delivery capacity and capability by recruiting more permanent staff as the foundation for delivering sustained, profitable growth. We work in-line with Government and industry standards, and are platform-agnostic in our approach, working with our Clients' adopted technologies, and recommending the best tools to meet business and user needs.
As a Technical Architect, you'll be involved in projects during all parts of the lifecycle from initial reports or proposals (including pre-sales support) through to transition (where we take-on projects from others), design, delivery, and knowledge transfer; defining technical and solution approaches for digital services, and engaging with stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will encompass both technical areas (design, delivery, assurance etc.) and non-technical (eg stakeholder and client expectation management, line management, innovation etc). From the technical perspective, you will be responsible for the architecture across many domains and engineering outcomes across the full service and project lifecycle from design/inception through to BAU and Service Management across a portfolio of work. This is expected to make up 80% of your time; and the remainder includes growing and improving our architecture and engineering capability (supporting recruitment, assurance and general management), participating in our communities of practice (thought leadership and mentoring), and contributing to pre-sales (solution approach/estimates for bids, and presentation support).
Requirements
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect:
As well as this we offer:
Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and technical training
Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working - including home working and part-time
Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.
Details of this will be discussed with you at interview
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