LGR Specialist Manager (Enterprise Architect)

£53,413 per annum
A market factor supplement of up to £25,000 is available for this role, depending on skills and experience. This reflects the strategic importance of the post, the specialist expertise required, and the need to offer a competitive package.
National pay award pending
Fixed Term
Full Time
22
37
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Hybrid
1
11 August 2026
Closing Date
21 July 2026 23:55
Attractive Reward Package – including a Market Factor Supplement of up to £25,000 (subject to skills and experience).

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Councils are seeking expressions of interest for secondment opportunities to support the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Programme. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a major transformation across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, shaping the future of local services. Successful candidates will be employed by Nottinghamshire County Council as the host employer, for the duration of the secondment while working within a collaborative programme environment across partner organisations.

In addition to the advertised salary, a market factor supplement of up to £25,000 is available, subject to skills and experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-profile programme in a specialist role, with a highly competitive package that recognises the strategic significance of the position and the expertise required to succeed in it.

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of local government? As the LGR Specialist Manager (Enterprise Architect), you will spearhead the development of high-quality reports and analyses that will guide the transformation of councils across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. This pivotal role will ensure our digital, data, and technology landscape is coherent, scalable, and ready for the future.

In this exciting position, you will:

  • Design strategic enterprise architectures to support Local Government Reorganisation.
  • Govern the target operating model, integrating systems and processes into a unified enterprise.
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback.
  • Deliver high-quality reports and programme deliverables.
  • Support the Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) programme with your specialist expertise.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

  • A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
  • Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture and local government operations.
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing technical solutions.
  • Familiarity with current ICT trends and best practices in a local government context.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

  • Customer Focus: A commitment to providing excellent service to our community.
  • Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to devise innovative solutions.
  • Leadership: The capability to inspire and guide others towards achieving shared goals.

Before applying, candidates are encouraged to discuss this secondment opportunity with their line manager to ensure appropriate support and backfill arrangements can be considered. Early conversations will help assess suitability and ensure alignment with service priorities.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Dominic Barnes-Brown on 07483995437 or by email Dominic.Barnes-Browne@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.