Job Description
Become part of a mission-driven digital organisation shaping national services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is working with Inspire People to recruit a Lead Enterprise Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, strategic roadmap development, governance and large-scale digital transformation capability. 60% office-based in your designated office in either Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Oldham, Newcastle, Swansea or Yeading.
Salary up to £82,340 (base pay of £57,515 plus an additional Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £24,915), 28.97% employer pension contribution per annum and excellent Civil Service benefits.Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVSA. As Lead Enterprise Architect you will:Work with business and DDaT stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions across Business, Data, Application and Technology domainsSupport digital transformation initiatives, including shaping business cases and enterprise-level changeDefine and communicate high-level architecture designs aligned to current and future organisational needsAssess industry and societal trends and translate them into strategic architectural directionCommunicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups, mediating complex discussionsBuild support for architectural initiatives with high impact, risk and complexityCollaborate across teams and communities to drive continuous improvement and strong delivery outcomesIdentify and evaluate supplier approaches, supporting commercial and procurement decisionsCreate and maintain enterprise architecture models, assets, roadmaps and repositoriesMaintain a view of current and future state architecture across defined domains (1-5 years)Assure alignment of architecture across all domains with business goals, objectives and KPIsDefine, maintain and promote architectural principles, standards and patternsProvide governance and assurance across enterprise initiatives and solutionsIdentify and manage architectural risks across teams and domainsLead the definition and shaping of complex problems and guide solution developmentContribute to organisational and cross-government strategy design and implementationEssential skills for the Lead Enterprise Architect include:Demonstrated expertise in establishing and executing enterprise architecture principles, standards, blueprints, roadmaps and patterns that drive business valueExtensive experience delivering transformation initiatives involving cloud environments and integrated technology ecosystemsPractical experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman) in real-world transformation contextsStrong capability in developing strategic vision and translating complexity into clear, actionable roadmapsExperience delivering architecture governance and assuranceStrong strategic thinking and planning capabilityRobust analytical skills to support evidence-based decision-makingStrong leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills at senior levelDesirable skills for the Lead Enterprise Architect include:Degree in a Digital Development and Technology discipline (or equivalent experience)Formal enterprise architecture certification (e.g.
TOGAF, Zachman)Experience with architecture modelling approaches (e.g. Archimate, UML, BPMN)In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:Salary up to £82,340 (base pay of £57,515 plus an additional Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £24,915)28.97% employer pension contribution per annumExcellent Civil Service benefitsHybrid working with flexible arrangementsAccess to learning, development and career progression opportunitiesThe opportunity to shape national digital services at scaleWhy Join DVSA?This is a pivotal role within DVSA's Architecture Management Office where you will lead the enablement of enterprise architecture strategy, influence senior stakeholders across government, and shape digital and business capabilities at scale, driving sustainable, secure and cost-effective technology transformation across services that impact millions of UK citizens.Apply now through Inspire People to play a leading role in shaping enterprise architecture at DVSA.TPBN1_UKTJ