About this role
Salary: £67,468 - 67,468 per year
Requirements
- We seek strong technical expertise in .NET and/or Python, SQL, APIs, and Microsoft Azure.
- We require proven experience leading development teams while remaining technically hands-on.
- We value experience in solution architecture, cloud integration, DevOps, and modern development practices.
- We seek excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- We value a passion for technology, innovation, and developing people.
Responsibilities
- 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 DevOps, automation, AI-assisted development, and secure coding.
- Work closely with our CIO and senior stakeholders to deliver technology solutions supporting the Universitys digital transformation.
Technologies
- AI
- Azure
- Cloud
- DevOps
- Support
- Python
- SQL
- ASP.NET
- Architect
More
We are the University of Bedfordshire, and we are seeking a Head of Architecture and IT Development to lead our technical development capability and support our ambitious digital transformation agenda. Reporting to our Chief Information Officer, this hands-on technical leadership role combines strategic direction and people management with practical technical involvement. The post is based at our Luton Campus, with travel to other campuses as required. We offer a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development, and family-friendly policies.
Interviews are scheduled for 16 December 2026.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusivity, and valuing the diversity of our workforce and student population. We particularly encourage applications from people who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ people, and women in some senior grades. We are responsible for ensuring that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
last updated 44 week of 2026