1 of 1 Contract Head of Architecture Jobs in London

Head of Engineering & Architecture - Vendor Assurance Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35) Rate: £800–£1,000 per day Location: Remote-first, with meetings in London every other week Start: ASAP (max 1-month notice period) Openings: 2 roles The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Engineering/Architecture with a strong solution … architecture background . This is a hands-on, strategic role focused on vendor assurance , ensuring that external delivery partners meet technical, commercial, and business expectations. Important: This role does not involve line management —you will not be leading teams. Instead, your focus is on: Holding vendors accountable for quality and delivery. Providing technical oversight across multiple domains (cloud, infrastructure … software, data). Advising stakeholders and executives with credible solution architecture expertise . Ensuring programmes deliver measurable business outcomes. This role is broadly technical , not purely cloud-focused (AWS knowledge desirable but not essential), and ideal for someone who thrives as a technical leader and problem solver . Key Responsibilities Lead vendor assurance & quality control , ensuring delivery meets agreed More ❯