Solutions Architect – Cloud and Security

VisitBritain/VisitEngland

Hybrid

Expires: Expiring in 6 days

Flexible

£65,000 - £75,000 per year

Job summary

DCMS is in the final stages of development of the Short Term Lets (STL) scheme. It is envisaged that this scheme will transfer to VisitEngland’s management in late 2026. The scheme will require the owners of STLs to register their property online and pay a registration fee. A registration number will be allocated to the property, and owners will require this before they can advertise. Automated processes are being set up to enable registration numbers to be checked, to avoid errors and fraud, and it is anticipated that offline processes will also be employed.

A Solutions Architect – Cloud and Security will be a key member of a small VisitEngland team, who will work closely with the DCMS team leading the development of the scheme, and the 3rd party who is building the technical solution. Other roles in the team will include a Finance Specialist, Business Analyst with Data specialism, and Senior Digital Product Manager.

The VisitEngland team will be required to gain a detailed understanding of the scheme and the technical solution that is in development. They will flag any concerns they identify with the technical solution and identify the resource profile and budgets required for VisitEngland to manage the scheme in future.

The Solutions Architect Cloud and Security will play an important role, ensuring that the solution in development is technically sound and cyber secure, and fits with the VB/VE target architecture. They will identify any gaps or concerns and assist the DCMS team and development partner in finding appropriate solutions. They will ensure that testing is planned and undertaken with sufficient rigour, and that the solution is fit for purpose before it is handed over to VisitEngland.

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Person specification

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Benefits

Flexible Working – We work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations of flexible working from day one.
Annual Leave – You will get 25 days annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus you will get an additional 2.5 ‘Privilege Days’ each year.
Generous Pension – We have a defined contribution pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of the annual salary.
Enhanced Parental and Family Leave Policies.
Group Life Assurance for 3x of annual basic salary (rules apply).
Commitment to Learning – We are committed to developing and supporting learning, and we have a wide internal L&D offer, with on the job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes, and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of 5 days a year for employees to focus on their own learning.
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Selection process details

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek to create an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and celebrates all identities and perspectives. We give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential by building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.

Create an account on https://visitbritain.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Visitbritain-Vacancies-3472?SiteID=12281 and complete an application with personal statement highlighting your suitability for the role and submit it.

The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the selection panel.

For more information on our interview process, please navigate to - https://www.visitbritain.org/careers

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.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) (opens in a new window)
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

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).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

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team
Email : recruitment@visitbritain.org

Salary range

£65,000 - £75,000 per year