Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements: Demonstrated experience in a similar role, with deep technical and data expertise Strong leadership capability with a proven track record of developing and motivating a diverse workforce Experience collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to address complex challenges Solid understanding of technical governance and ability to deliver service assurance Proven experience shaping technology strategy that aligns with business needs Capability to create, refine, and challenge architecture patterns, standards, policies, and vision statements Responsibilities: Lead the National Highways Architecture Services practice within a new team Set policies and standards across all IT product services Develop technical competency and capability across the technology function Line manage technical experts for your discipline Champion architecture and act as an ambassador for architects at all levels Own and develop the Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy and roadmaps Establish, orchestrate, evolve, and promote architectural principles, community, policies, and standards Govern technology decisions ensuring alignment with architectural principles and EA strategies Provide subject matter expertise across the organization and supplier ecosystem Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and opportunities Technologies: Architect More: At National Highways, we manage and improve Englands motorways and major A roads, ensuring our customers have safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys. Our priorities focus on safety, customers, and delivery, guided by our core values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork, and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is transforming how we operate by delivering integrated digital, data, and technology services. We aim to empower our colleagues, provide real-time information to customers, and integrate with evolving intelligent vehicle and transport systems, enhancing journey safety and reliability. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse environment. last updated 5 week of 2026