Head of Architecture and IT Development

at University of Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom

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Salary

£59,966 to £67,468 a year

Closing date

30 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

IT and technicians
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

First seen

29 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Full-time / Part-time: 37h per week. Hybrid – 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract: 24-month fixed-term Location: Luton Campus Closing date: 30 th November 2026 Interview date: 16 th December 2026 The University of Bedfordshire is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Head of Architecture and IT Development to lead our technical development capability and play a key role in delivering our ambitious digital transformation agenda. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will lead software development, solution architecture, application integration, and modernisation across the University. This hands-on technical leadership role combines strategic direction and people management with practical involvement in coding, solution design, troubleshooting, and technical delivery. What You'll Be Doing: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals, driving high standards and continuous improvement. Shape solution architecture and modernise enterprise applications, integrations, and cloud services. Remain hands-on with coding, technical design, code reviews, and complex problem-solving. Champion modern development practices, including Dev Ops, automation, AI-assisted development, and secure coding. Work closely with the CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver technology solutions supporting the University's digital transformation. What We're Looking For: Strong technical expertise in .NET and/or Python, SQL, APIs and Microsoft Azure. Proven experience leading development teams while remaining technically hands-on. Experience in solution architecture, cloud integration, Dev Ops, and modern development practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. A passion for technology, innovation, and developing people. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Minesh Tailor via mail : minesh.tailor@beds.ac.uk Interviews will be held on the 16 th December 2026 We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course For a full job description and person specification please click here The post will be based at Luton Campus (with travel to other campuses as required) The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population. At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all. We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates. We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button above. For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&C@beds.ac.uk Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form. £59,966 to £67,468 : Grade: 9

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