About the job

Job summary

This is a Nationally based role

Job description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Senior Technical Architect – Print

Location: National*

Closing Date: 7th May

Interviews: w/c 20th May

Grade: G7

(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)

Salary: National: £54358 - £73450 (which may include an allowance of up to £19092)

London: £58847 - £78225 (which may include an allowance of up to £19378)

Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, Job share, flexible working

Vacancy number: 86594

*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect - Print here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in different print technologies, strategic vision and the ability to drive innovation in print services management.

This role aligns with SeniorTechnical Architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework

These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we’re looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it.

We’re making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making simple systems for staff and citizens. It can be challenging, but it’s also important and rewarding.

As well as doing interesting work, we’re creating an environment that’s great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.

Within the End User Compute Services team, our mission is to deliver modern workplace technology solutions to all staff within the Ministry of Justice by modernising and simplifying the legacy technical debt, improving our user experience and security posture with continuous improvement and above all, delivering a quality service.

To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Print Technology Strategy

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for print technologies, aligning with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Evaluate emerging print technologies and assess their potential impact on organisational print services.

Solution Design and Implementation

• Lead the design and implementation of print solutions, leveraging technologies from industry-leading vendors such as Xerox and Microsoft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment and integration of print services.

Core Print Services

• Oversee standard push and pull print services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Optimise print infrastructure for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including printer fleet management and driver deployment.

Bulk Print Services

• Manage bulk print and scan services, including high-volume document processing and distribution.
• Work with third-party vendors and departmental end users to implement workflows and automation to streamline bulk print and scan processes.

Specialised and Server Side Print Services

• Support specialised application and server-side print services, collaborating with application teams and system administrators.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of print solutions with enterprise applications and systems.

Vendor Management and Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with print technology vendors and partners, evaluating products and services to meet organisational requirements.

Person Specification

Essential

• Print Technology Expertise - Extensive experience in designing and implementing print solutions, with a focus on modern print technologies. Proficiency in Xerox Workspace Cloud, Microsoft Universal Print, and other print management platforms.
• Print Services Management - Demonstrated expertise in managing standard print services, including printer fleet management, driver deployment, and print queue management. Experience in managing bulk print and scan services, with an emphasis on efficiency and automation.
• Solution Design and Implementation - Strong ability to design and implement print solutions, considering scalability, security, and user experience. Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy print services in complex environments.
• Vendor Management and Partnerships - Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with print technology vendors and partners. Experience in evaluating and selecting print solutions based on organisational requirements and industry trends.

Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace.

Terms & Conditions

Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out the way we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk

Person specification

Please refer to attached Job Description

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £54,358, Ministry of Justice contributes £15,165 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

At the interview, we will be assessing your technical/specialist skills and experience, testing your ability through relevant assessments and asking you questions about the behaviours we require to be successful in this role.

Throughout the process, we will assess your technical specialist skills and experience on the above requirements.

Candidates must submit both a CV and a Covering letter (max 750 words) which describes how they meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above.

In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:

• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Seeing the Big Picture

Your application will be reviewed against the Person Specification above by a diverse panel.

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.