Job Description:
Our Client is one of the UK’s leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. They are also ranked as the #1 Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting their culture, their people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. As a privately owned business they continue to achieve year on year growth, anchored by their expertise in IT security, cloud, and managed services. They have earned multiple industry awards showcasing their our reputation for technical excellence and innovation. They believe in working hard and celebrating success equally. Their people are at the heart of everything they do- they invest in their development, support progression from within, and consistently go above and beyond to create an environment where individuals can thrive both professionally and personally. Primary Purpose: They are expanding their high‑performing Solutions Engineering team and is seeking a Head of Solutions Architecture to help drive their continued growth and support their busy commercial function. In this pivotal role, you will be the technical leader supporting the sales organisation-regularly attending client meetings, uncovering opportunities, understanding business challenges, and shaping best‑fit technical solutions. You will also host and deliver webinars, workshops, and client‑facing events, showcasing their expertise and helping position us as trusted advisers in the market. You will manage and develop our existing team of Solutions Engineers, setting standards for technical excellence, collaboration, and customer engagement. Alongside this, you will lead on pre‑sales activities, bringing deep technical knowledge and the ability to translate complex technologies into clear, compelling value for our clients through exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. You will be expected to confidently differentiate Planet IT’s solutions and articulate why our approach delivers superior outcomes. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role sits at the heart of an ambitious organisation with clear growth plans and a proven track record of success. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical consultancy experience across areas such as firewalls, network security, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery, business continuity, and enterprise networking.
