The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team. It is responsible for defining the “To Be” state of the technology ecosystem, establishing architecture standards, and leading solution design across platforms to align with business goals and regulatory requirements. The holder will play a leading role in Digital Transformation projects, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and strategic recommendations, working with integration partners to evaluate solutions, highlight risks, develop and define architecture roadmaps, and champion continual improvement of the organization’s applications and technology portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the technical design of integrated solutions, aligned to enterprise architecture standards, business objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with project and support teams and vendors to define, document and communicate the solution options, designs and decisions to teams and stakeholders.
* Define and lead architecture vision, strategy, governance and standards to guide development across the BRUSH technology landscape.
* Mentor and guide both internal and external stakeholders, and other technical staff, ensuring work aligns with the overall BRUSH architecture strategy.
* Lead assessments of target company technology landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, data, and IT operating models.
* Identify key risks, technical debt, and value creation opportunities to inform decisions.
* Engage with senior stakeholders to present technical trade-offs and gain consensus, linking technology decisions to business outcomes.
* Work closely with BRUSH project teams, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and recommendations.
* Shape business change through architecture insight and innovation.
What Are We Looking For
* Substantial experience in a similar senior enterprise architecture leadership role, including technology strategy, IT architecture principles & frameworks and their translation into solutions.
* Proven track record in delivering architecture strategy and defining/governing architecture standards.
* Specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in solution architecture and technical solution design covering hardware, software and integration technologies.
* Experience in Digital Transformation programmes (particularly across ERP implementations) and track record in M&A (separations, integrations).
* Strong experience designing and governing complex enterprise architectures.
* Knowledgeable in governance, risk, compliance and controls.
* Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to company and IT strategies.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
* Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
* Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
* Enhanced Company Pension scheme
* 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
* BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
* Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
* Bike2work scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Developing our people is important to us – we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.
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