Service Architect

Join a high-performing delivery team responsible for designing and transitioning complex services into live operational environments. This role offers the opportunity to act as the service subject matter expert across major project deliveries, ensuring service stability, supportability, and operational excellence.

Service Architect Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end service designs for low, medium, and high-complexity deliveries. Assess customer operational environments and support model requirements. Define service operating models, governance structures, and support arrangements. Develop service acceptance criteria, support requirements, and transition plans. Contribute to SLA, KPI, and underpinning contract development. Identify and manage service-related RAID items, constraints, exclusions, and SPOFs. Define early life support requirements and service readiness activities. Design and integrate service processes and tooling requirements. Produce service documentation, operational procedures, and supporting artefacts. Support the successful transition of services into live operation. Influence solution design decisions to ensure service stability and operational efficiency., Salary, remote work… Define all the criteria that are important to you.

• Get discovered Recruiters come directly to look for their future hires in our CV library.

• Join a community Connect with like-minded tech and IT professionals on a daily basis through our forum.

Significant experience in Service Architecture or Service Management. Strong understanding of service management concepts, principles, and best practices. Experience designing service operating models for major IT systems. Strong knowledge of service supply chains and operational environments. Experience developing service transition, support, and governance models. Ability to produce clear, concise, and high-quality technical documentation. Experience working within complex delivery programmes and tight timescales. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience leading virtual and co-located teams. Service Management qualifications such as ITIL, ISO20000, or IT4IT desirable.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Discover LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom 100 - 249 employees Recruitment agency Whether you’re aiming for your next contract or permanent role, we connect you to opportunities across the digital and technology landscape in both public and private sectors. With eight specialist Divisions and a single-site team of highly experienced consultants, you get personalised support backed by deep sector expertise. Already security-cleared? Our in-house Security Vetting Department can transfer your clearance quickly and smoothly. New to cleared environments? Our Enhanced Government Security Accreditation allows us to sponsor new clearances, opening doors to career-defining roles. Operating across 90 countries and 5 continents, and supporting candidates for over 40 years, we don’t just help you find a job, we help you build a career.