Solution Architecture Lead

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architecture Lead to provide architectural leadership across a complex enterprise technology landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic technology professional to take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture across a range of business-critical platforms, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, supportable, and aligned with long-term business objectives.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, software vendors, delivery partners, and internal teams, you will act as the architectural authority across the organisation’s technology estate and, over time, lead a team of Solution Leads and Integration Specialists.

As Solution Architecture Lead, you will be:

  • Owning and governing the end-to-end solution architecture across Workday HR & Payroll, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations, and multiple integrated business systems.
  • Developing and maintaining architecture artefacts, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), architecture roadmaps, standards and governance documentation.
  • Reviewing and governing future system changes to ensure solutions remain secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to business strategy.
  • Providing architectural leadership and guidance to internal teams, implementation partners and third-party software providers.
  • Supporting programme delivery activities including technical readiness, cutover planning, go-live and hypercare support.
  • Coordinating technical decision-making across multiple suppliers and stakeholders, managing dependencies and mitigating risks throughout the programme lifecycle.
  • Establishing and maintaining a robust Business-as-Usual (BAU) support model with clear ownership, escalation paths and operational procedures.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability and supportability.
  • Overseeing security, data governance, compliance and access management across the technology landscape.
  • Owning the future architecture roadmap and identifying opportunities for cloud transformation, application modernisation and AI-driven innovation.

As a Solution Architecture Lead, you will have:

  • Significant experience in Solution Architecture within complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms and SaaS solutions.
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise application, cloud and integration architecture solutions.
  • Extensive understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs and interconnected business systems.
  • Experience producing High-Level Designs (HLDs) and reviewing detailed technical designs.
  • Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Experience working with third-party software vendors, implementation partners and managed service providers.
  • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-focused manner.


It would be great if you also have:

  • Experience with Workday HR and Payroll.
  • Knowledge of enterprise integration technologies and middleware platforms.
  • Exposure to AI technologies, Microsoft AI Services or enterprise AI programmes.
  • Experience operating within architecture governance frameworks and technology assurance processes.

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Company sick pay
  • Maternity and paternity leave support
  • Life assurance cover
  • 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
  • Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
  • Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available
  • Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs
  • Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
  • Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Please note: Security clearance (Enhanced DBS) is required for this role.


Join Us

You will be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

Churchill’s culture is built around living and breathing our values of doing the right thing, putting people first and always seeking better. Simply put we have a strong moral compass, we invest heavily in genuinely being an employer of choice and creating an equal, diverse and caring place to be, as well as never standing still and always challenging ourselves to find a better way of doing things.

We’ve become employee-owned to empower our teams to share our goals and shape the future of Churchill and our specialist businesses as becoming employee owned really means we can all be safe in the knowledge that every decision the business takes will be to positively affect our customers and employees.

What We Offer You

We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success

A workplace pension scheme

Two paid volunteering days annually – from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose…

Apprenticeship opportunities in many disciplines, for any stage of your career

More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts

Lots of training and development programmes to grow and progress your career

Our Mosaic committee leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill

All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Access to our WellMe wellbeing hub and a network of Mental Health First Aiders

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