{"id":421,"date":"2026-05-28T14:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/?post_type=job&#038;p=421"},"modified":"2026-05-28T14:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:26:45","slug":"application-architect-post-ref-nu3726","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/job\/application-architect-post-ref-nu3726\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Architect (Post Ref: NU3726)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Application Architect (Post Ref: NU3726)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-blue-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f611be13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f44fb481 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"closing-date\">Closing date:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>19 June 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"interviews\">Interviews:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TBC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"salary\">Salary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a344,745 \u2013 \u00a350,253 per annum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"full-part-time\">Full\/Part time:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent \/ Full-time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"hours-per-week\">Hours per week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>37<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"\" ><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab-container\" style=\"--tab-color:#002c4b\"><div class=\"tab-container\" data-tab-container=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-header\"><div class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\"><button id=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\">Overview<\/button><button id=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\">Job Description<\/button><button id=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\">Benefits of working here<\/button><button id=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\">Certifications<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-5-font-size\">Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Application Architect to lead the strategic direction, governance, and development of the University\u2019s application estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the University\u2019s digital future, ensuring our systems and integrations are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned to institutional priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting to the Deputy Director of Digital &amp; IT Services, the successful candidate will lead the Application Team and act as the University\u2019s design authority for application architecture. The role will oversee the development, integration, lifecycle management, and governance of a broad portfolio of enterprise applications and platforms, including SaaS solutions, web systems, databases, and integration services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The postholder will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the University to deliver strategic application and integration roadmaps, reduce technical debt, improve service resilience, and support innovation. The role will also contribute significantly to the development and delivery of the University\u2019s data strategy and cyber security approach for application services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative leader with significant experience in application architecture, enterprise integration, and technical leadership within complex environments. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, system design, APIs, databases, and application security, alongside experience managing or leading technical teams and balancing operational delivery with strategic priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and influence decision-making at senior levels. Experience of working within ITIL-aligned environments, strong problem-solving capability, and a passion for technology and continuous improvement are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This role is primarily campus-based at Birmingham Newman University and will require occasional evening and weekend work to support key operational activities and institutional priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further details about this role are available from:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@newman.ac.uk\">recruitment@newman.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/NU3726.pdf\">Application Architect (PDF &#8211; 438KB)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p>Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/staff-benefits\/\" ><span>Staff Benefits<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/s960_Disability_Confident_Employer.webp\" alt=\"disability confident employer logo\" class=\"wp-image-32\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"\" ><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/work-at-birmingham-newman\/\">back to all vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Closing date: 19 June 2026 Interviews: TBC Salary: \u00a344,745 \u2013 \u00a350,253 per annum Full\/Part time: Permanent \/ Full-time Hours per week 37 &lt; back to all vacancies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-421","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job\/421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}