Enterprise Architect

This values-led charity provides vital support and specialist services to individuals and families affected by a life-changing health condition. With a growing national presence, the organisation is committed to delivering compassionate care and empowering those in need through innovation, collaboration, and impact-driven solutions.

As the organisation continues its ambitious growth, technology will play an increasingly critical role in enabling its mission. This newly created role offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide architecture at a transformative point in the organisation’s development.

Enterprise Architect Location: Hybrid - Minimum one day per week in a central London office Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

The Role

The Enterprise Architect will play a key role in aligning the organisation’s IT strategy with its long-term goals. The role involves leading on the design and implementation of a robust and scalable enterprise architecture that ensures systems, processes, and data management frameworks are fit for purpose, secure, and future-ready.

You will work across teams to shape technology strategy, streamline operations, manage technology risk, and support data governance, all while ensuring value for money and enabling operational agility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture models that support strategic and operational goals
• Lead the creation and review of systems capability strategies and IT roadmaps
• Coordinate and contribute to strategic IT planning and feasibility assessments
• Identify and implement business process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data teams to ensure cohesive planning and delivery
• Contribute to solution design and system integration efforts for new technologies and services
• Ensure best practices in architecture documentation, stakeholder communication, and governance
• Support ongoing lifecycle management and modernisation of IT infrastructure

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
• Demonstrated experience in aligning IT systems with business objectives
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Background in solution or data architecture
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 enterprise solutions
• Familiarity with change management and digital transformation

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution or access to NHS Pension continuation
• Enhanced parental and family leave policies
• Free health cashback plan and employee assistance programme
• Strong commitment to learning, development, and staff wellbeing

This is a rare opportunity to make a strategic impact within a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation. If you are passionate about using technology to deliver social value and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.