Enterprise Architect – Application Architecture (Contract)
📍 Hybrid (UK-based, 2-3 Days Onsite)
🕒 Full-time | Contract | Inside IR35
📅 Initial Term: 6 months (with potential extension)
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping enterprise-scale application architecture?
We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the development of application architecture strategy across a large, complex public sector organisation.
This is a hybrid contract role, working across both business and technology domains, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, innovation, and long-term capability planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and maintain the application architecture vision and roadmap.
* Lead architectural engagements across multiple business and technology domains.
* Inspire and guide a team of architects, including contractors and permanent staff.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and investment.
* Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technology adoption.
* Ensure architectural outputs align with enterprise principles and deliver value.
* Support the development of investment cases and whole-life costing.
* Provide architectural assurance and contribute to procurement and supplier evaluation.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in enterprise or application architecture at a senior level.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience working in large-scale, federated or public sector environments.
* Deep understanding of architectural frameworks, governance, and standards.
* Ability to translate complex business needs into strategic technology solutions.
Contract Details
* Location: Hybrid (UK-based, with occasional on-site presence)
* IR35 Status: Inside IR35
* Duration: 6 months (initial), with potential for extension
* Start Date: ASAP