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Lead Enterprise Architect
Salary: £57,515 + digital and data allowance of up to £22,885
Multiple locations - Newcastle, Leeds, Oldham, Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham or Yeading - Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000
Full time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid working
Permanent
Overview
Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) to recruit a Lead Enterprise Architect. The ideal candidate will report to the Chief Architect you will work in a team consisting of Lead Enterprise Architects, Lead Technical Architects and Lead Solution Architects and play a pivotal role within the Architecture Management Office leading the overall direction of business and digital capabilities.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:
Provide enterprise solutions to specific business problems and challenges across one or more Enterprise Architecture domains
Assist with requests of new Digital Transformation work and support in the building of business cases
Responsible for the design and communication of high-level structures to enable and guide the design and development of solutions that meet current and future business needs, encompassing changes to service, process, organisation and operating models.
Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organisation.
Work with people outside of your organisation to inform to inform policies, strategies and standards
Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through your architecture work.
Coach others in identifying important trendsRequired experience/qualifications
Essential qualifications:
Degree level in a Digital Development and Technology discipline (further information can be provided)
A formal architectural qualification in either BCS, The Open Group Architecture Framework, Zachman, Gartner's Enterprise Architecture Method or demonstrate experience at an equivalent levelTo be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
Expertise in establishing and executing enterprise-wide architecture principles, standards, blueprints, roadmaps, and patterns that facilitate the delivery of solutions and drive business value
Extensive track record in strategising and executing transformation initiatives, with hands-on involvement in business change efforts leveraging cloud environments and integrating various products and cloud services within these dynamic ecosystems
Exposure to implementing Enterprise Architecture frameworks in the context of real-world business transformation scenarios. Proficient with well-known frameworks such as TOGAF and/or Zachman and modelling notations such as Archimate, UML, or BPMN
Proficient in crafting strategic visions and roadmaps, which distil clarity from intricate scenarios.
Experience of enacting and undertaking architecture governance and assurance activities
Strong strategic mindset and experience of strategic planning
Robust analytical abilities, encompassing the capacity to gather, analyse, and interpret data in order to inform evidence-driven decision-making
Demonstrate dynamic leadership, motivational prowess, and strong interpersonal skills that enable seamless collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, adept at communicating, presenting, and negotiating effectively, driving impactful change among senior decision-makersBenefits of the Lead Enterprise Architect role will include
Pension contribution of 28.97%
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (max 30 days), plus bank holidays
Access to the staff discount portal
Career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications
Range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balanceAssessment criteria
A CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1250 word count) submission
Stage 1: Sift of CV/personal statement
Stage 2: Interview & Assessment/Presentation
Undergo a criminal record check
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