Job Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of digital, data, and technology services across the NHS?
Do you want to lead architectural strategy that supports transformation today and innovation tomorrow?
We're looking for a strategic leader to join us as Head of Enterprise Architecture. This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital, data, and technology backbone of NHSBSA's national services. You'll lead a talented architecture team and define a strategic vision that supports ambitious digital transformation programmes. If you're passionate about enterprise architecture, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What do we offer?
* 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
* Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
* Career development
* Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
* Excellent pension
* NHS Car lease scheme
* Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
Main duties of the job
As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you'll:
* Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide architecture strategy aligned with NHSBSA's business goals.
* Chair the Enterprise Architecture Board and Technical Design Authority, ensuring governance and cohesion.
* Inspire and lead a team of Enterprise Architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
* Partner with senior stakeholders across NHSBSA and beyond to shape technology decisions and drive transformation.
* Horizon-scan for emerging technologies and trends, translating them into strategic opportunities.
For a more detailed breakdown of the role and responsibilities please take a look at the job description attached to the advert. We welcome conversations about this opportunity, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you want to find out more.
About Us
Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors, and the public: we’re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.
We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.
As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable, and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.
We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported, and respected. Wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.
We’re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours, and more.
Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!
Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.
We are people connected to care.
Job Description
In this role, you are accountable for:
Architectural Strategic Leadership
* Define, implement, and oversee the enterprise-wide architectural vision and strategy to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
* Develop, implement, and maintain the NHSBSA Enterprise Architecture Strategy.
* Work with the Director of Cyber and Technology to develop, implement, and maintain the NHSBSA Technology Strategy, ensuring that robust and effective governance is in place which ensures architectures and solutions are aligned to the strategy.
* Understand and translate organisational strategy into clear architecture strategies and roadmaps with a focus on simplification and reuse.
* Contribute to policy making and promote and support policy decisions both internal and external.
* Be highly visible at all levels across and outside DDaT, championing the role of enterprise architecture, working closely with senior leaders across DDaT and the wider organisation to align architecture with strategic priorities.
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on technology decisions and their implications.
* Build and maintain senior relationships with DDaT's key technology suppliers to understand their strategic direction and assist with the commercial management of suppliers.
* Build relationships with other Government, non-Government organisations, statutory agencies, and public and private sector organisations, representing the NHSBSA, to develop collaborative approaches which can deliver value to the organisation.
* Champion innovation by assessing emerging trends and technologies to identify opportunities.
* Horizon scan for external influences or risks, for example from the wider NHS, government.
* Lead on the strategic oversight of any new research initiatives, legislation, working practices, policies, procedures, contracts, and systems, keeping abreast of service advances to maintain an excellent understanding of the landscape in which Architecture as a profession is developing and delivering business strategy and goals.
* Continually develop self as a manager and leader, further developing core capability to lead in different contexts.
Architectural Governance & Profession
* Chair the Enterprise Architecture Board and Technical Design Authority, ensuring adherence to architectural strategy and standards.
* Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, policy, principles, and best practices, leading on their communication to ensure they are delivered and upheld.
* Lead service improvement and new ways of working which continue to deliver a positive experience for colleagues and stakeholders (within and beyond the NHSBSA), realising the ongoing fitness for purpose of the Architect Practice.
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Enterprise Architects, raising the profile of architecture across the organisation and maturing the enterprise architecture practice.
* Enable the performance of others through contributing to GROW conversations within your area, including objective setting fully aligned to directorate and organisational objectives and goals, and the development and motivation of staff to achieve them, including implementing and conducting appraisals and 1-1s to manage performance.
* Lead by example, setting the culture of the team to maximize performance and colleague engagement.
* Set the direction for the development of the Architecture Community capability.
* Continuously develop domain knowledge and expertise at the forefront of the sector. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the wider architecture community.
* Budget holder for the enterprise architecture team in accordance with NHSBSA policies, standing orders, financial regulations, and legislative requirements, and the development of business plans, including highly sensitive data.
* Draw on a range of data and insight, both qualitative and quantitative, to inform strategic approaches to challenges experienced in the Architecture Community.
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