Technical Architect

Location: Brand: RS Group Function: Digital & Technology Work Location: Virtual Location : This is a remote role, offering the flexibility to work virtually from anywhere within the UK. Contract Type : Permanent The Opportunity As an End User Compute (EUC) Technical Architect, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering EUC solutions that enhance productivity, security, and collaboration across both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and key projects. This role requires expertise in EUC strategy, architecture, and implementation, with a strong focus on workplace transformation, cloud-based solutions, and modern device management. You will work closely with IT teams across the RS Group companies ensuring the integration supports business needs while maintaining a consistent user experience. What You Will Be Doing End User Computing Strategy & Architecture • Define and implement modern EUC solutions to improve efficiency and collaboration. • Lead the adoption of Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems and cloud-based EUC services. • Oversee device lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, and retirement. • Develop and maintain EUC architectural standards and best practices. Business-as-Usual (BAU) and Project Support • Provide technical leadership for EUC-related initiatives across RS Group. • Ensure the stability, security, and performance of EUC environments in BAU operations. • Support IT projects requiring EUC expertise, including application rollouts and infrastructure upgrades. • Troubleshoot complex EUC issues and provide guidance to IT support teams . Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors. • Engage with RS Group’s EUC, infrastructure, and security teams to drive best practices. • Act as a trusted advisor on EUC matters, ensuring alignment with business goals. • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders. What You’ll Bring • Proven experience as an EUC Architect or Senior EUC Engineer in a large enterprise. • Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Intune, Windows 10/11, and Azure Virtual Desktop. • Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity & access management (IAM). • Experience in cloud-based EUC solutions and modern device management. • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in an EUC environment. • Experience in IT integration projects, preferably in mergers & acquisitions. • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. We Are RS We’ve been solving industry problems for over 80 years. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible. Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world. We offer service and product solutions to over 1.2 million customers globally, shipping a parcel every 2 seconds to over 130 countries. With over 800,000 stocked and 3 million unstocked products, we’re a trusted partner to the world’s leading industries. We’re looking for curious, driven, and empathetic professionals to join our journey. People who think differently, act with purpose, and want to make a real impact. Rewards Our Reward Strategy Philosophy is designed to offer market competitive base salaries and provide all of our people the opportunity to participate in a short-term incentive, enabling them to share in the success of the Company. Our total reward package is more than just the cash; our recognition and benefit offering provide the opportunity for us to recognise, reward and enable the wellbeing of our people at all stages of their journey with RS. Our rewards and benefits vary by country, but include: Financial - pension/retirement; life assurance; salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme) Wellbeing - medical plans; health screening; critical illness; disability insurance; holiday / paid time off; employee assistance programme; discounted gym/health club membership Lifestyle - transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing); onsite catering/lunch vouchers; retail discounts Spotlight – our global recognition programme provides a platform to highlight and recognise people role modelling our values Ready to Make Amazing Happen? Join c. 9,000 colleagues and help us shape the future of our industry. Whoever you are, wherever you are — it all starts here. Apply now and make RS a part of your journey. #LI-REMOTE #LI-BM1