Head of Enterprise ArchitectureGovernance Chief Architect responsibility covering – Technology Standards & Domains London | Hybrid £200k (Inc Top Range Bonus, Benefits, Equity, Pension, Health Care, Holidays & More) This is a highly specialized, focusing on governing standards, frameworks, and enabling domain components within enterprise architecture. You will be tasked with … leading the charge to standardize and simplify technology architecture, aligning it with our global business and data strategies by governing frameworks, automating policies, and embedding modern cloud and integration solutions. Create reusable frameworks and components with an emphasis on consistency, automation, and long-term resilience. Bring modern architecture … expertise, including policy-as-code, Kubernetes, and data mesh coupled with global leadership, managing distributed teams and fostering a culture of reuse. KEY OBJECTIVES: ArchitectureGovernance: Establishing and enforcing standards, policies, and frameworks for enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Change Lifecycle Management: Standardizing artefacts (e.g., architectureMore ❯
days annual leave up to 20% pension The Enterprise Architect is a key leadership role responsible for defining and maintaining the University's enterprise architecture roadmap. This role will provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the evolution of the University's IT landscape, ensuring alignment with institutional goals … premise legacy estate, recommend optimal future-state architectures, and develop comprehensive roadmaps for migration and modernization. This position requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, technology trends, and the unique challenges and opportunities within a higher education environment. The Enterprise Architect will manage a team including a Solutions … Architect and a Data Architect. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Architecture Strategy: Develop and maintain the University's enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic goals. Roadmap Development: Lead the assessment of the current IT landscape (on-premise legacy systems) and develop comprehensive roadmaps for future More ❯
leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. They create deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions - including systems (applications, processes, information and … four key dimensions: 1 - Interpret Business Needs Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business … as the design of standard and custom software configurations Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify designs to accommodate the solutions architecture Example deliverables: Current state architecture documentation, vendor assessment More ❯
leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. They create deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of to be and as is solutions — including systems (applications, processes, information and … four key dimensions: 1 - Interpret Business Needs Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business … as the design of standard and custom software configurations Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify designs to accommodate the solutions architecture Example deliverables: Current state architecture documentation, vendor assessment More ❯
leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. They create deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions - including systems (applications, processes, information and … four key dimensions: 1 - Interpret Business Needs Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business … as the design of standard and custom software configurations Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify designs to accommodate the solutions architecture Example deliverables: Current state architecture documentation, vendor assessment More ❯
leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. They create deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of to be and as is solutions — including systems (applications, processes, information and … four key dimensions: 1 - Interpret Business Needs Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business … as the design of standard and custom software configurations Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify designs to accommodate the solutions architecture Example deliverables: Current state architecture documentation, vendor assessment More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, United Kingdom
JSS Search
Define and deliver a firm-wide data and analytics strategy aligned to commercial and operational goals. Conduct a current-state assessment of data systems, governance, architecture, and reporting. Shape and roadmap the future data landscape, including warehousing, integration, and BI tooling. Introduce data governance frameworks, quality controls … design. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Extensive experience in senior data leadership or consultancy roles within insurance broking . A strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and advanced analytics. Experience in PE-backed or transformation-led environments, ideally post-acquisition. The ability to operate strategically with hands-on More ❯
and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. Computacenter has an ambitious transformation agenda, and we are looking to build a new Enterprise Architecture function to work alongside an already existing Solution Architecture team to support this. We are currently seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to work closely … our technology strategic partners and business leaders to create a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for your domain, and work closely with our Solution Architecture function to deliver the desired outcomes to the business areas. The business domains that we are initially hiring into are our Managed Services and … colleagues. Join us in a strategic digital transformation journey, where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams, shaping enterprise-wide architecture decisions that drive visible business impact. If you're seeking a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, growth, and flexibility, we encourage you to apply More ❯
and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. Computacenter has an ambitious transformation agenda, and we are looking to build a new Enterprise Architecture function to work alongside an already existing Solution Architecture team to support this. We are currently seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to work closely … our technology strategic partners and business leaders to create a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for your domain, and work closely with our Solution Architecture function to deliver the desired outcomes to the business areas. The business domains that we are initially hiring into are our Managed Services and … colleagues. Join us in a strategic digital transformation journey, where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams, shaping enterprise-wide architecture decisions that drive visible business impact. If you're seeking a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, growth, and flexibility, we encourage you to apply More ❯
and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. Computacenter has an ambitious transformation agenda, and we are looking to build a new Enterprise Architecture function to work alongside an already existing Solution Architecture team to support this. We are currently seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to work closely … our technology strategic partners and business leaders to create a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for your domain, and work closely with our Solution Architecture function to deliver the desired outcomes to the business areas. The business domains that we are initially hiring into are our Managed Services and … colleagues. Join us in a strategic digital transformation journey, where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams, shaping enterprise-wide architecture decisions that drive visible business impact. If you're seeking a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, growth, and flexibility, we encourage you to apply More ❯
and considering long-term sustainability in all our decisions. Computacenter has an ambitious transformation agenda, and we are looking to build a new Enterprise Architecture function to work alongside an already existing Solution Architecture team to support this. We are currently seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to work closely … our technology strategic partners and business leaders to create a compelling vision, strategy, and roadmap for your domain, and work closely with our Solution Architecture function to deliver the desired outcomes to the business areas. The business domains that we are initially hiring into are our Managed Services and … colleagues. Join us in a strategic digital transformation journey, where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams, shaping enterprise-wide architecture decisions that drive visible business impact. If you're seeking a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, growth, and flexibility, we encourage you to apply More ❯
Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
OneSavings Bank PLC
About the team Our Data Architecture team is a tight-knit group of experts dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. We work collaboratively to set standards, tackle challenges, and shape the future of data architecture in banking. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a … What you will be doing In this role, you will be part of the data office leadership team as the owner of the data architecture for the group, delivering new designs and changes to existing and new business data solutions identified and agreed business requirements, providing leadership and guidance … on data architecture. Your responsibilities will include: Establishing data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns that ensure consistent Bank-wide storage, consumption, and distribution of data. Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to educate and raise awareness of the Bank's target data architecture and helping to champion the More ❯
About the team Our Data Architecture team is a tight-knit group of experts dedicated to driving innovation and excellence. We work collaboratively to set standards, tackle challenges, and shape the future of data architecture in banking. Join us and be part of a dynamic team making a … What you will be doing In this role, you will be part of the data office leadership team as the owner of the data architecture for the group, delivering new designs and changes to existing and new business data solutions identified and agreed business requirements, providing leadership and guidance … on data architecture. Your responsibilities will include: Establishing data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns that ensure consistent Bank-wide storage, consumption, and distribution of data. Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to educate and raise awareness of the Bank's target data architecture and helping to champion the More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
McCabe & Barton
Architect to join their technology team. This role focuses on managing and evolving the organization's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) while contributing to solution architecture initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the CMDB (JIRA) ensuring accuracy and completeness of architectural data Design and implement integrations between CMDB (JIRA) and … downstream applications Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects Collaborate with stakeholders to document systems and processes Participate in architecturegovernance forums including Architecture Review and Change Advisory Board Required Skills: Experience in solution design and architecture documentation Strong understanding of technology systems integration Excellent … team environment Modern technology stack Professional development opportunities Flexible hybrid working arrangement Central London location This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Architecture within the Solutions and Delivery department. Interested candidates should have a passion for architecture, documentation, and maintaining technical accuracy while working in a More ❯
needs. · Elicit, document, and analyse business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. · Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and digital transformation. Solution Design and Architecture: · Design end-to-end business solutions, ensuring they align with strategic objectives. · Create and refine target operating models and process and data models · Collaborate … into technical solutions. · Assure that the solution build aligns to the target operating model and maintain change control of strategic requirements. Programme Management and Governance: · Collaborate with programme managers to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines. · Develop and maintain program-level business architecturegovernance frameworks and processes. … objectives. Required Skills · Deep experience as a Business Architect, or in a similar role, preferably within large-scale transformation programmes. · Strong understanding of business architecture frameworks, such as Business Architecture Guild, TOGAF or Zachman. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Zazu-Digital
public services are delivered. The Role: Data Architect The Data Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing a scalable, secure, and efficient data architecture that supports the organisation’s strategic goals. This role will focus on data integration, governance, and platform design, ensuring that data systems are … aligned with business needs and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have expertise in data modeling, Master Data Management (MDM), data governance, and cloud-based architectures, ensuring data consistency, accessibility, and security across the organisation. Responsibilities Strategic: Lead the design and implementation of a modern data architecture, ensuring … scalability, flexibility, and efficiency. Define and manage data integration strategies, enabling seamless flow and access to critical business information. Drive data governance and security policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and best-practice standards. Operational: Develop and maintain data models, ensuring structured and unstructured data is optimised for performance and More ❯
ensure seamless performance for both internal and customer-facing services. Responsibilities Engage with customers, business stakeholders, and key partners to provide end-to-end architecturegovernance, leadership, and solution decision-making aligned with the Solution Design Authority principles. Develop and own enterprise architecture artifacts, strategies, and roadmaps … and engage stakeholders in responding to complex customer requests for information, contract change notifications, solution design proposals, and bids throughout the solution lifecycle. Deliver architecture outcomes such as proofs of concept, whitepapers, bid documents, and high-level design collateral addressing complex requirements. Requirements Experience with enterprise network security and … networks (e.g., DWDN, SDH, OTN). Experience with ICT vendor technologies and products (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Nokia). Familiarity with industry architecture methodologies and languages (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, BPMN). Experience using enterprise architecture toolsets (e.g., iServer, IBM Doors). Experience responding to complex More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Metropolitan Police
will have 2 days working at home. The Role: We are looking for a Strategic Infrastructure Architect to join the Met Police’s internal architecture team within DDaT. This role is not focused on technical delivery or hands-on design work. Instead, it offers the opportunity to shape the … future direction of infrastructure services across the organisation through the creation and management of strategic artefacts, governance frameworks and architectural principles. This is a pivotal role for someone who can think strategically, understand the broad technology landscape, and help guide infrastructure decisions across a complex and evolving environment. What … you’ll be doing: Developing and maintaining infrastructure strategies, standards, principles and governance models Supporting long-term infrastructure planning aligned to the Met’s Technology Strategy 2025–2030 Contributing to architecture forums and ensuring alignment across technology domains Producing high-quality documentation and strategic artefacts to support investment More ❯
scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Azure technologies (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data-bricks, etc.). Define and enforce best practices for data architecture, governance, and security across the organization. Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes to support data analytics and AI-driven initiatives. Collaborate with … capabilities. Engage with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them in-to technical solutions. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal data governance policies. Work closely with third-party suppliers and vendors who support data architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards. Attributes … or a related field. Proven experience in data engineering and team management, preferably in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, ETL/ELT processesand data pipeline development. Competency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Noir
develop a cutting-edge data warehouse capable of efficiently ingesting and organising large volumes of data from multiple sources. Champion best practices in data architecturegovernance, ensuring compliance with security and privacy regulations. Implement automated, scalable data migration processes across various project phases. Conduct rigorous data quality assessments More ❯
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Actica Consulting Limited
the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Our work covers a broad range of topics including architecture development, cyber security, programme and project management through to data engineering/analytics and AI. We have a long track record of successful delivery … sector contexts; Familiarity gained through studies with the HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and the NCSC Information Assurance Portfolio, IA Standards, Good Practice Guides, Architecture Patterns, etc. Although these are not essential, you will also benefit from having one or more of: The ability to present and justify conclusions … progression. We provide substantial training, including online, classroom and in-house courses, leading to nationally recognised qualifications in areas such as Security Assurance, Security Architecture, Governance, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Enterprise Architecture. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive More ❯
the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies. Our work covers a broad range of topics including architecture development, cyber security, programme and project management through to data engineering/analytics and AI. We have a long track record of successful delivery … sector contexts; Familiarity gained through studies with the HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and the NCSC Information Assurance Portfolio, IA Standards, Good Practice Guides, Architecture Patterns, etc. Although these are not essential, you will also benefit from having one or more of: The ability to present and justify conclusions … progression. We provide substantial training, including online, classroom and in-house courses, leading to nationally recognised qualifications in areas such as Security Assurance, Security Architecture, Governance, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Enterprise Architecture. Our Commitment to Diversity Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive More ❯
of system design and integration and ensure relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices are applied correctly. Document project technical solution with a Solution Architecture Document and gain stakeholder buy-in. Engage with enterprise and information and software architects to confirm that the solution is consistent with long-term … architecture, roadmaps, and information principles. Work with designers to ensure that estimates are accurate and that the solution can be implemented effectively. Create high-level diagrams describing the solution. Participate in project architecturegovernance reviews when required. Support projects after approval during their delivery phase. Use appropriate … able to clearly articulate their point of view and accept other points of view when appropriate. Experience At least 3 years experience in application architecture or solution design in an environment employing multiple interacting applications or back-end services. At least 3 years experience as a Java designer at More ❯
london, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Focused Futures Consultancy LTD
clients, becoming a go-to technical expert. Drive new client acquisition through network development and reputation building. Oversee project delivery with hands-on solution architecture and technical leadership. Support team development through mentoring, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. Contribute to the profitability and scalability of the consultancy by driving utilisation … such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric. Programming experience with Python, SQL, or R. Deep understanding of cloud data architecture, governance, and performance optimisation. Business domain knowledge across at least two industries (e.g. finance, retail, healthcare). Familiarity with prompt engineering and emerging More ❯
days/week on-site in London (plus occasional travel elsewhere) 🧠 Level : Senior Manager equivalent What you’ll do: Lead end-to-end IFS architecture delivery across ERP and FSM domains Integrate IFS with internal and third-party systems Drive workshops, define future state capabilities, and guide solution strategy … tech teams You’ll need: Proven experience leading IFS ERP/FSM implementations (2–3 full cycles) Strong understanding of integrations, DevOps best practices & architecturegovernance Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills Willingness to travel as needed across the UK and EU 📩 Apply now if you More ❯