Company Description/ Business Unit Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week) Employment Type: Permanent, full time Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Head of Digital Architecture means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change. LI-Hybrid This is the job We are seeking a strategic and technically credible Head of Digital Architecture to lead the evolution of our digital ecosystem across web, mobile, and customer platforms. Reporting to the Digital Technology Director, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping a group-wide digital and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals, customer outcomes, and innovation priorities. Operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and customer experience, you will lead architecture across a significant £20m digital investment portfolio, combining business and solution architecture expertise to drive enterprise-scale transformation. This is a senior leadership role within a collaborative and inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued and where you will influence senior stakeholders while building and leading a high-performing architecture function. What will I be doing? Define and own the digital architecture vision and roadmap across web, mobile, APIs, and customer platforms Lead the transition to modern, cloud-native architectures (API-first, event-driven, composable) Drive group-wide digital architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise and customer outcomes Provide leadership and direction to a team of architects, ensuring high-quality solution design and governance Act as a bridge between business and technology, translating complex architecture into clear value-driven outcomes Champion AI-enabled architecture and emerging technologies, embedding innovation into digital platforms What do I need? Demonstrated senior-level expertise in digital architecture across web and mobile platforms within large-scale, enterprise environments Strong capability spanning business, solution, and strategic architecture, with experience operating in complex organisational landscapes Proven people leadership and line management experience, building and leading high-performing architecture teams Deep knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Azure, supported by a broad and adaptable technical perspective Established track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivering impactful, large-scale digital transformation initiatives Forward-thinking mindset with a strong interest in AI, emerging technologies, and modern engineering practices, driving continuous innovation Additional information We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more! We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change. LI-HH