Contract Role: Associate Architect – Process & Governance
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office (contractor’s choice)
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (potential extension)
Hardware: Laptop provided
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8 per day / 40 per week
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Architect to join a leading retail technology team on a contract basis, focusing on process and governance within the architecture function. You will play a key role in supporting decision-making, enforcing architectural standards, and managing governance processes for solution designs – ensuring that technology investments deliver strategic value and align with business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Support architecture decision-making and approval processes.
* Ensure compliance with architectural principles, standards, and patterns.
* Oversee demand management for architecture-impacting work.
* Set up and run governance forums such as Architecture Review Boards and Design Authorities.
* Track solution designs from submission to approval, producing weekly progress reports.
* Maintain accurate meeting records, actions, and decisions for stakeholders.
* Support resource planning and act as a delegate for senior architects when required.
Skills & Experience
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
* Good understanding of technology architecture at a high level.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
* Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
Contract Details
* IR35 Status: In Scope
* Start Date: ASAP
* Duration: 6 months
* Rate: £500 per day
* Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office (contractor’s choice)
* Hours: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week
* Equipment: Laptop provided
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2508-355532
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 18/08/2025
Job Industries: Mobile Jobs, Product Management, Programme & Project Management Jobs
Job Locations: Greater London
Job Types: Contract
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