Architecture Governance (& Practice) Lead - Milton Keynes

About MIB
At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.

Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

About the role

Ready to shape the future of architecture at the Motor Insurers’ Bureau?

We’re looking for a visionary Architecture Governance & Practice Lead to set the standard for excellence. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in defining and embedding best practices, ensuring architectural integrity and delivery success across our organisation. You’ll design robust governance frameworks, champion innovation, and cultivate a high-performing architecture community that drives real impact.

Key responsibilities

Governance

• Maintain and evolve the architecture governance framework, including policies, principles, and review processes
• Run the various architecture review boards that ensure consistent evaluation of solution architecture designs and enterprise architecture artefacts against strategic, technical, and operational standards, managing the inputs and outputs.
• Ensure architecture decisions are evidence-based, traceable, and support long-term business and technology outcomes.
• Promote the value and importance of architecture governance and foster collaborative relationships with MIB colleagues, vendors and third-party service providers.

Assurance & Oversight

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements through architectural oversight.
• When required to, provide architectural assurance across programmes and initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, and risk appetite.
• Oversee the identification, tracking, and remediation of technical debt, ensuring it is managed proactively and transparently.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in architecture (enterprise & solution), governance, and technology strategy.
• Deep understanding of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Zachman) and governance models.
• Knowledge of how to build and grow a high-performing architecture practice.
• Successful implementation of Asset Management processes and tooling.
• Experience with cloud platforms, integration architectures, and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with vendors, partners and third-party service providers in the architecture governance and assurance space.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL) and experience in the Financial Services (Insurance) sector are highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to governance and practice development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business and technology domains.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and enables others.
• High level of personal organisation and professionalism; demonstrates adaptability and flexibility.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Passionate about innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Committed to learning - keeping up to date with industry trends, demonstrating awareness of existing, new and emerging technologies, frameworks, governance approaches and architecture practice evolution.

Job Title: Architecture Governance (& Practice) Lead
Salary: £85,000
Grade: 14
Working Hours: 35 (Monday - Friday)
Office Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working)
Job Type: permanent

IT kit supplied to you
£320 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14

Other Benefits include:
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme 
Life Assurance 
Employee Incentive Scheme 
27 days holiday (plus public holidays) 
Holiday purchase scheme 
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.

So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.