Salary: £120,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements: Extensive experience leading large, complex enterprise architecture functions Proven track record of translating technology strategy into execution at scale Deep understanding of architecture disciplines: business, information, solution, data, platform, and technical architecture Strong communication skills and executive presence Successful management of vendors, technology platforms, and enterprise portfolios Ability to simplify complex challenges and inspire teams Visionary mindset for shaping long-term technology direction Strong analytical thinking with an outcomes-focused approach Confidence in operating at an executive level Passion for innovation and modern engineering practices Responsibilities: Define and own the enterprise technology strategy Translate business objectives into multi-year IT roadmaps and actionable outcomes Balance innovation with risk, governance, security, and commercial constraints Establish and lead architecture governance, standards, and forums Drive adoption of architecture principles across engineering, operations, and delivery teams Ensure architectural alignment from strategy through to execution Assess and rationalise the technology and product portfolio Prioritise investments based on value, risk, cost, and strategic fit Drive cost avoidance, simplification, and value creation across the IT estate Lead proof-of-concepts, experimentation, and emerging tech adoption Identify and champion new technologies for competitive advantage Ensure successful transition from experimentation to business-as-usual operations Build, mature, and lead the enterprise architecture capability Influence senior executives and stakeholders on architectural direction Navigate organisational complexity to unblock decision-making and delivery progress Lead strategic vendor selection, negotiation, and relationship management Define and track performance through KPIs, SLAs, and value delivery metrics Manage commercial risks and ensure optimal partner performance Oversee architectural styles like microservices, API-first, SOA, and event-driven architecture Evaluate cloud models in multi-cloud environments Integrate architectural decisions into enterprise delivery methodologies Technologies: API Architect Cloud Security microservices DevOps IaaS ITIL PaaS More: We are seeking an exceptional Chief Enterprise Architect to lead our enterprise-wide architecture function and shape the future of our digital and technology landscape. This is a unique opportunity to define technology strategy, drive innovation, and ensure architectural excellence across our complex, fast-moving organisation. Located in London, we offer a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £140,000, alongside bonuses and benefits, as part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative and high-performing architecture team. last updated 12 week of 2026