Bradford Council - Senior ISP Solution Architect

Organization: Bradford Council / IT Services – Enterprise Architecture and System Services (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary Range: £46,142.00 - £49,282.00 per annum

Application Closing Date: 14 September 2026 (Note: Applications from previous candidates are not accepted).

Job Introduction

Drive digital transformation and optimize enterprise architecture with Bradford Council!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit an experienced and innovative Senior ISP (Information Systems Professional) Solution Architect to join the IT Services Solution Architecture team.

In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with IT teams to design and develop cutting-edge technical solutions that address complex business challenges, drive efficiencies, and directly align with the broader IT Digital Strategy. You will also coordinate team activities and ensure successful performance across projects.

About the Role

As Senior ISP Solution Architect, you will produce comprehensive design documentation and oversee governance across IT projects. Key responsibilities include:

Solution Design & Architecture: Designing and developing standard to complex high-level and low-level solution designs based on customer requirements.
Team Coordination: Co-ordinating team activity and ensuring successful team performance and collaboration with PMO and project teams.
Governance & Controls: Implementing, improving, maintaining, and monitoring controls and governance for all solution design documents and software governance approvals.
SDA Documentation: Coordinating and producing Solution Design Authority (SDA) response documents, including phased or extended solution designs.
Service Excellence: Supporting IT Services to meet and/or exceed agreed service levels and Operational Services Levels.

About You

We are looking for a skilled technical professional with a proven track record in enterprise solution architecture. Ideal candidates bring:

Extensive experience in designing and delivering innovative technical solutions within a complex IT environment.
Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of architectural principles, best practices, and governance frameworks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Work for Bradford Council?

Bradford Council offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with fantastic employee benefits, including:

Competitive salary scale (£46,142.00 - £49,282.00 per annum)
Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working options
Comprehensive training, professional development, and support
Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme and employee wellbeing offers