Role Overview
Senior Enterprise Architect role at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as part of the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) Group and Architecture Office team.
This role leads the Enterprise Architecture function across a multi‑billion‑pound portfolio of business transformation projects, driving consistent architecture and guiding IT strategy.
Base pay: £?? (range not specified). Additional allowance up to £12,000 based on a Capability and Skills Assessment.
Hours: 60% of your working month from a Regional Hub. The role closes 16 Jan 2026 – CV only.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce strategic briefings for technical key holders on enterprise‑level change, collaborating with Solution, Enterprise and Chief Architects.
* Track and manage conditions raised during the key holder impacting process.
* Impact items at the triage stage of the end‑to‑end lifecycle (E2ELC).
* Lead creation of architectural outputs to support cost estimating, sequencing, and capacity planning for fiscal events.
* Maintain a repository of impacts and engage with key forums (EPWG, Design Forum, CIDC).
* Translate enterprise strategy into architectural artefacts and advise senior leaders on the impact of changes.
* Champion adoption of modern cloud technologies, guiding transformation of HMRC’s IT estate and supporting the “Digital by Default” strategy.
Person Specification
* Evidence of strategic influence and technical leadership across enterprise‑scale IT projects.
* Experience driving technology change within organisational transformation.
* Strong stakeholder management, simplifying complex information for senior audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and enforce architectural principles, policies and standards.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and TOGAF.
* Knowledge of EA tools (e.g., Abacus).
* Experience with architecture governance and large IT estates.
* Commercial awareness of procurement, contracts and sourcing strategies.
* Passion for continuous improvement and development of teams.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Consulting and Design
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