Are you passionate about technology strategy, architecture governance, and enabling innovation at scale? We're looking for an Enterprise Architect to shape, lead and govern the design of technology services across a large and complex organisation undergoing significant digital transformation.
About the Role
As a senior member of the Digital Architecture team, you’ll provide strategic direction in planning, designing, and governing digital services that align with the organisation’s goals. This is a high-impact role with a focus on long-term planning, digital maturity, and value-driven innovation.
You’ll collaborate across departments, influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives to ensure technology services are coherent, reliable, and strategically aligned.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead development of digital strategy, policy, and architecture governance frameworks.
* Define technical standards to reduce system complexity and increase reliability.
* Translate organisational goals into scalable technology roadmaps and solutions.
* Represent the architecture function in major change initiatives and governance boards.
* Create and maintain architecture assets, models, and documentation repositories.
* Drive innovation through feasibility studies, gap analysis, and strategic reviews.
* Lead architectural governance processes and support high-level decision-making.
* Engage in external networks to bring fresh insights and ensure best practice.
You’ll Need
* Broad IT knowledge including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and cyber security.
* Experience applying Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
* Ability to translate business objectives into technical outcomes.
* Proven leadership in large, complex organisations with multiple stakeholders.
* Experience working with one or more: HR/Finance/ERP systems, student records systems, or in highly regulated sectors.
* Ability to develop architecture policies, standards, and strategic plans.
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at board level.
What You’ll Bring
* A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
* Experience of developing customer-focused services aligned to strategic goals.
* Strong capability in managing digital service compliance, performance, and change.
* Evidence of innovation in designing scalable, user-focused digital solutions.
* Analytical thinking and decision-making based on structured data and evidence.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a team driving transformation at a strategic level, with the autonomy and influence to shape major digital initiatives. We operate in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, encouraging creativity, diversity, and continuous improvement.