Design Technical Architect

Design Technical Architect

Job Reference: COX-023092

Salary: £45,493 to £52,913 per annum

Closing Date: 23/12/2025

Department: Cabinet Office

Location: Markwell House (Cabinet Office)

Employment Type: Limited Term

Hours Per Week: 37 (Full Time)

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This role is a limited term appointment for 3 Years.

About the role

Want to help drive digital transformation across Government and healthcare? Join Government Transformation Services (GTS) as a Design Technical Architect, supporting a wide range of Manx Care projects.

You’ll apply your expertise across server upgrades, hardware migrations, Microsoft OS platforms, Hyper‑V, SQL migrations, IIS, and cloud‑based SaaS transitions. Working through GTS and in close collaboration with Manx Care teams and external suppliers, you’ll ensure high‑quality, efficient delivery of critical technical projects.

If you have strong infrastructure and application support skills, a customer‑focused approach, and the drive to take on a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

A workplace that invests in you

✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

✔ Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.

✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

✔ Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A Security Clearance Check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at matt.tee@gov.im.

To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.

Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.