Chief Architect

Chief Architect

Package: Up to £170,000 + 20% Bonus + 10.5% (employer pension contribution)

Location: London (Hybrid)

We're partnering with a well-known organisation undertaking a major technology transformation and looking to hire a Chief Architect to establish and lead a new Architecture function.

Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll be responsible for creating the architecture vision, defining current and target states, and building a team of architects to support an ambitious multi-year transformation programme.

This role is about far more than governance and architecture diagrams. We're looking for a leader who can create capability, build credibility, and become a key member of the technology leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the enterprise Architecture function
• Define architecture strategy, governance and standards
• Create current and target-state architecture across the organisation
• Build and develop a team of 5+ architects
• Support major transformation initiatives across data, platforms and operational resilience
• Partner with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to shape technology strategy
• Build internal capability and reduce reliance on external consultancies

What we are looking for:

• Experience of building and leading an Architecture function
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate at Executive and Senior Leadership Team level
• Experience building teams, operating models and architecture capabilities
• Broad technology background rather than deep specialisation in one area
• Commercial awareness and the ability to connect technology strategy to business outcomes
• Transformation experience within complex organisations
• Experience within a regulated environment

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a function, shape technology strategy, and play a key role in a significant transformation programme, please apply!