Digital Solutions Development Architect - Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Digital Solutions Development Architect - Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Hours:Full Time - 37 hours per week

Location:Service Headquarters, Salisbury- There will be a requirement to attend your centre of duty location at least 2 days a month for key activities and meetings. When you are not working from your centre of duty location there will be the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices, and we will welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you.

Appointment Type:Temporary 1 year fixed term contract with possibility to be extended

Contact:For a chat about this post, please contact Emily Gadd, Digital Transformation Manageron /

Closing and Interview date:The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 February 2026 (midnight).It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 9 March 2026. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn't do it.

We offer a wide range ofemployee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks' full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.

As a Digital Solutions Development Architectin our ICT department you will:

• Analyse, identify solutions and maximise software systems and determine detailed requirements for departments in the Service and assist with the production of system specifications for service users
• Recommend solutions to meet Service needs that best meet requirements and deliver effective joined up management tools/systems with best value for money, whilst providing required rigour and effectiveness in line with Service policies
• Develop Service systems using a range of software tools, including Microsoft Power Platforms, working with stakeholders on design, testing and implementation of products. Producing on screen help and system documentation for advice and guidance to deliver systems that meet requirements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, internal and external
• Lead on Systems Development and Software Plan and contribute to wider Digital Data and Technology Strategy through effective working with other members of the Digital, Data and Technology teams

What makes you our ideal Digital Solutions Development Architect?

• Level 5 qualification in computer development or related areas, or relevant equivalent experience
• Working knowledge in M365 Product Suite, including Microsoft Power Platform
• Experience of all aspects of the software development lifecycle from client specification to deployment

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. There will be a need to travel across Dorset & Wiltshire for meetings and possible occasional external travel outside of the service area.
• If you are applying for a secondment opportunity you will need to notify your substantive line manager of your intention to do so at the earliest opportunity.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• Should a permanent position arise in the team during the period of your Fixed Term Contract, that is substantially similar to the role you are carrying out, you may be considered for the role in the first instance.
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Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 per annum (rising by annual increments to £47,181) More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

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