Principal Enterprise Architect

Principal Enterprise Architect

• Salary: National: £67,730 - £75,480; London: £73,165 - £81,535
• Location: London, Bristol, York (Must be based at one of these locations)
• Job Type: Permanent

A new exciting permanent opportunity has become available to join a leading public sector, civil service business as they're looking to hire three Principal Enterprise Architects to play a pivotal role in safeguarding their natural environment and support a thriving rural economy.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and influence the strategic direction of digital, data, technology, and security initiatives across the business. 

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Lead the enterprise architecture strategy within your domain, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Manage a team of architects and oversee the engagement with contractors to meet specific project demands.
• Act as the technical design authority, influencing budget decisions and spending within the digital domain.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across the business, identifying and seizing opportunities for technological and process improvements.
• Utilize best practices and emerging technologies to guide the architectural vision and strategic roadmaps.
• Support the development of business investment cases and the application of industry-standard architectural principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Broad IT experience with significant experience in a leading enterprise architectural role, environment. 
• Proficiency in using modelling tools and documenting processes.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• A technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a professional body such as the British Computer Society or Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status is desirable.

Benefits:

• Generous Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options including part-time, job share, and flexi-time.
• Access to a range of retail discounts and a health cash plan.
• Professional development opportunities with funding for training.
• Inclusive and diverse work culture with support for wellbeing through free access to Headspace and an Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the Principal Enterprise Architect position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.