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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in a large-scale digital transformation of corporate communications within a major organization. In this position, you will lead the design and delivery of a modern employee communications platform, collaborating closely with senior business leaders, technology teams, and third-party partners to enhance employee engagement and communication effectiveness. Your expertise will shape the architecture across various corporate communications technologies, ensuring optimal user experience and alignment with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities

  • Define solution architecture for corporate communications and employee engagement platforms.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead architecture design workshops with senior stakeholders.
  • Produce high-level and detailed design documentation.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and security requirements.
  • Support platform integrations across Microsoft 365, HR systems, and wider business applications.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout delivery and implementation phases.
  • Manage architectural risks and dependencies in collaboration with project teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Solution Architect within large and complex environments.
  • Strong experience delivering corporate communications or employee engagement platforms.
  • Previous experience with Blink, Workvivo, Staffbase or similar products is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 technologies and integration patterns.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at senior leadership level.
  • Experience producing architecture artifacts and governance documentation.
  • Understanding of security, data privacy and enterprise integration principles.
SkillsSolution Architect, Enterprise Architect, Microsoft 365, Stakeholder Management
LocationBirmingham
TypeOn-site
Rate
£550-£650/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterSanderson
Posted24/07/26