Solutions Lead (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Solutions Lead (Public Sector): Designing tailored end-to-end digital solutions for public sector clients with an accent on bridging business needs and technical delivery. Focus on leading solution workshops, owning pre-sales responses for tenders, and integrating AWS/Azure cloud services.

Location: Must have lived in the UK for 5+ consecutive years (for Security Clearance) and possess the pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK.

Company

Part of global tech giant NEC Corporation, providing digital transformation and software delivery for essential public services including healthcare, police, and local government.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end solution design from initial concept and client engagement through to delivery.
• Develop internal digital products and define technically proficient propositions to meet market demand.
• Own and lead solution responses for RFIs, ITTs, and tenders in collaboration with bid and sales teams.
• Facilitate solution workshops with technical architects, engineering leads, and UCD SMEs to define scalable systems.
• Present and articulate complex solution designs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships to align their needs with innovative technological solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Solution Lead within the IT services industry.
• Proficiency in both AWS and Azure cloud platform services and solutions.
• Experience in pre-sales and developing winning solutions for competitive bids.
• Ability to document proposed solution designs and create clear solution diagrams.
• Must be eligible for Security Clearance (minimum 5 years consecutive UK residency).
• Must have pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience working with or for public sector clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects with significant impact on public services.
• Supportive and entrepreneurial environment that encourages technological innovation.
• Private Medical Cover and a Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%.
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy or sell.
• 4x basic salary life assurance cover.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development.