Overview
Senior Manager - Enterprise Architecture role based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will help public sector clients unlock the full potential of their data by designing and implementing architectures that enable secure, efficient, and future-ready solutions.
This is a matrix-structural role with support from a Performance Manager, an Engagement Manager, and a Capability Lead within Squarcle.
Responsibilities
* Set architectural direction across Azure-based supply chain solutions, ensuring alignment with client vision and business strategy
* Lead and mentor architecture teams, providing technical direction, oversight, and support throughout project lifecycles
* Shape solution design by translating business needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures using tools such as Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure DevOps
* Drive quality and governance through architecture principles, frameworks, and QA standards, maintaining coherence across complex environments
* Partner with clients and internal teams to guide digital transformation, contribute to pre-sales, and embed architecture thinking at every stage
Growth and culture
* We are scaling rapidly and expect you to be hands-on, decisive, and able to shape architecture in-flight
* Play a key role in maturing and raising the bar for our architecture function
* Balance client delivery with internal capability development; strong prioritisation and pragmatism are essential
What you’ll love
* A people-first culture with autonomy, trust, and collaboration
* Meaningful work with strategic clients on projects critical to the country and public services
* Opportunities for fast learning and growth through certifications, cross-functional exposure, and coaching
Skills and experience
* Experienced and credible in enterprise architecture with a track record leading Azure-based transformations in complex environments
* Consulting background with client-facing experience and ability to operate in ambiguity
* Sector knowledge in delivering digital transformation or cloud migration programmes, ideally in supply chain or related domains
* Leadership mindset with experience leading architecture teams or coaching others
* Strategic and hands-on: deep knowledge of architecture frameworks, Azure services, and EA tooling with ability to dive into detail when needed
Assessment process
Two-step interview process: Step 1 with the Recruitment Manager to review the role and candidate background; Step 2 with the Head of Technology Services and Digital Transformation MD to assess capability and role-specific questions.
What we offer
* 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday) plus UK bank holidays; increasing to 27 days after three years and 28 after seven
* Five extra days for five and ten year anniversaries
* Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV
* Private medical insurance after probation
* Performance-related awards
* Milestone and life-event hampers
* Funding for beneficial qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted railcards
* Pension with NOW Pensions (3% employer and 5% employee contributions)
Hours: 08:30–17:30, Monday to Friday. Benefits are reviewed regularly and may evolve.
About us
Squarcle is a digitally native supply chain consultancy helping clients transform planning, buying, and operations. We are a fast-growing SME offering across enterprise design, change, supply chain, and digital capabilities. We focus on transforming procurement and supply chains through insight, digital tools, and data-driven precision to deliver practical, lasting results.
Apply now to join a team shaping the future of supply chain consulting.
Compliance and notices
This role requires obtaining Security Clearance (SC). If SC is not obtained or is obtained with caveats preventing you from performing the role, any conditional offer may be withdrawn. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Nationality requirements: UK nationals, Nationals of the Republic of Ireland, or UK nationals with dual citizenship (please indicate during recruitment).
Privacy policy: Squarcle Consulting Ltd. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications regardless of gender, background, or race.
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