4 of 4 Permanent Architecture Governance Jobs in the Midlands

Howdens Joinery are looking for an inspiring technology leader to shape the future of our enterprise applications. As Head of Architecture, you’ll set the strategic direction for business systems spanning sales, service, supply chain, and back-end functions — driving innovation, efficiency, and value across the organisation. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Based from one of our … Howden, Yorkshire or Croxley Park, Watford you will be expected to travel and work onsite 4 days per week. What you’ll be doing: Define and own our enterprise architecture vision and roadmaps Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing architecture team based across multiple sites. Partner with senior leaders to align technology with business priorities Govern architectural … the technology organisation Ensure adherence to modern IT standards and architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, ITIL, ArchiMate, cloud reference architectures) What we need from you Significant experience in enterprise architecture leadership, ideally within a vertically integrated organisation covering multiple business functions Proven track record in defining and delivering architecture strategies for enterprise applications in complex environments Deep understanding More ❯

As a Data Architect, you'll be at the heart of enterprise-wide change programmes, working closely with the Lead Data Architect to: Design and deliver enterprise Data & AI architecture aligned with strategic goals. Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for both operational and analytical use cases. Define data architecture for solutions involving ETL , data integration, and … migration. Establish and maintain data architecture assets, including standards, policies, and integration patterns. Collaborate with Data Stewards, Analysts, and SMEs to define and ratify common reference data and hierarchies. Ensure alignment with enterprise data models and governance frameworks. Support physical schema implementation in data platforms, ensuring consistency and performance. Document solutions including data models, configurations, and architecture … to architectural standards. Stay ahead of the curve by researching emerging trends in Data & AI and identifying opportunities to drive innovation. What you'll bring Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and enterprise data strategy. Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management. Experience designing data solutions across operational and analytical systems. Excellent stakeholder engagement More ❯

and data architectures Support roadmaps for data platforms, integration, and data processing Work with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality data solutions Align solutions with governance, compliance, and business requirements Contribute to data standards and best practices Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Data Architect Strong knowledge of data modelling, processing, and integration Hands … Collaborative communicator with a passion for data and innovation Technology Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory Data Modelling & Integration: SQL, ETL tools, data pipelines Architecture & Governance: Enterprise data models, data catalogues, metadata management Collaboration & Documentation: Agile delivery, architecture documentation, stakeholder workshops Join a business where data is at the heart of decision More ❯

and data architectures Support roadmaps for data platforms, integration, and data processing Work with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality data solutions Align solutions with governance, compliance, and business requirements Contribute to data standards and best practices Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Data Architect Strong knowledge of data modelling, processing, and integration Hands … Collaborative communicator with a passion for data and innovation Technology Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory Data Modelling & Integration: SQL, ETL tools, data pipelines Architecture & Governance: Enterprise data models, data catalogues, metadata management Collaboration & Documentation: Agile delivery, architecture documentation, stakeholder workshops Join a business where data is at the heart of decision More ❯