Hybrid – UK (London, Oxford or Edinburgh offices)Salary up to £90,000 + excellent benefitsApplause IT are hiring an experienced Head of Technology Architecture to lead the evolution of enterprise technology architecture within a nationally recognised professional organisation undergoing significant transformation.This role will play a key part in modernising a complex technology environment, improving integration between platforms, strengthening data architecture, and shaping a clear long-term technology roadmap.The organisation currently operates a diverse technology estate supporting membership services, learning and examinations, digital platforms and internal business operations. The Head of Technology Architecture will be responsible for creating a coherent architectural approach across these platforms while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and scalable.Working closely with the Business Transformation leadership team, the Head of Technology Architecture will help rationalise systems, establish architectural standards and guide technology investment decisions that support the organisation’s long-term strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the organisation’s enterprise technology architecture strategyDesign and govern the target-state application and integration architectureRationalise a fragmented application landscape and improve system integrationIntroduce strong architectural principles, standards and governanceLead the design of integration approaches including API-led architecturesEstablish robust data architecture practices including data governance and common data modelsOversee cloud and infrastructure architecture to ensure resilience and scalabilityProvide architectural oversight of security frameworks and technology riskManage strategic supplier relationships and ensure technology platforms align with long-term strategyTechnology EnvironmentThe organisation operates a varied enterprise technology landscape including:CRM and membership platformsLearning and examination systemsFinance and business systemsDigital platforms and websitesData and reporting environmentsCloud infrastructure and identity servicesA key focus of the Head of Technology Architecture will be improving integration between systems, simplifying the technology estate and ensuring reliable, high-quality data across platforms.About YouWe are seeking a senior technology professional with strong enterprise architecture experience and the ability to operate at both strategic and practical levels.You may currently work as a Lead Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect, Head of Architecture, or similar role where you have shaped technology architecture across complex environments.Key experience includes:Strong experience in enterprise or technology architectureExperience designing integration architectures and API strategiesUnderstanding of data architecture and data governance practicesExperience working with cloud-based technology environmentsKnowledge of identity, security and enterprise platform designExperience working within multi-vendor technology environmentsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadersThis is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technology Architecture to join an organisation undertaking major transformation, where you will have the opportunity to shape the future technology landscape and deliver meaningful change across enterprise systems.If you are interested in this Head of Technology Architecture opportunity, click apply now.
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