Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Wherstead Park, Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £58,000 – £68,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Hybrid working (Min 3 days per week in Office)

Reporting to: Technology Officer

Team: Technology

Job Share Option: Not available

About the Role:

Are you a big-picture thinker with a passion for aligning IT strategy with business outcomes? We’re looking for an ambitious Enterprise Architect to join our Technology Team at East of England Co-op.

This brand-new role is your opportunity to shape our digital future – modernising legacy systems, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring we remain resilient, scalable, and customer-focused. You’ll be the bridge between strategy and execution, collaborating across teams to deliver real business value.

Based at Wherstead Park, Ipswich (with hybrid working available, 3 days in the office), you’ll play a leading role in defining the future of IT at one of the UK’s most purpose-led co-ops.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and maintain an enterprise-wide IT architecture that supports transformation and scalability.
• Lead the modernisation of retail, CRM, and e-commerce systems.
• Ensure secure integration of business systems aligned with data compliance and governance.
• Drive adoption of cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI, automation, cloud) to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align IT with business priorities.

What You’ll Need:

• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture within a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman.
• Working knowledge of ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Magento).
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, GDPR, and data governance.
• Excellent strategic thinking and board-level stakeholder engagement skills.
• Certifications in TOGAF, AWS/Azure, or ITIL are desirable.

Why Join Us?

The East of England Co-op is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and people-first values. As our first Enterprise Architect, you’ll have the freedom to shape and implement a modern IT strategy that enhances the customer experience and future-proofs our business. Join a forward-thinking team that values your insight and leadership.

Click apply now and become part of our journey.

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