Enterprise Architect

_ga – Expires after 2 years (first-party cookie) _ga_nnnnnnnnnn – Expires after 2 years (first-party cookie) As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for aligning our technology initiatives with our business mission, strategy, and processes as we develop our plans for a truly tech-enabled future. You will develop enterprise-wide architecture and processes to embed strategic change that will help digitize our products, create outstanding experiences for our members, and drive our innovative tech strategy. Who are we? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We\’re the fourth largest building society in the UK, and as a mutual organization, we are owned by our members, not shareholders. Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing new ideas to keep our members at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background and goals, we will support your next step towards a better future. In this role, you will work on innovative projects like our UK-first Affordability Index tool, helping us enhance experiences in savings, mortgages, and more. We recognize the importance of tech and data, and we want them to play a key role in achieving our vision. Our tech stack includes Azure, React, .NET, MS Power Platform, and Dynamics. We also offer two days per month for learning and development, including cross-skilling, hackathons, or certifications. This is a unique opportunity to build new tech capabilities for our organization and industry—making it an exciting time to join us. What’s in it for you? We value work/life balance and support hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Our head office offers a vibrant, collaborative environment. Additional benefits include: Discretionary annual bonus 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + incremental increase to 30 days Holiday trading scheme Employer pension contributions up to 10% Colleague mortgage options (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice for hybrid & electric cars Training and development commitment Private medical insurance Diverse colleague networks, including Carers and Pride groups Health and wellbeing benefits, such as cycle-to-work and gym discounts What you’ll be doing You will lead the creation and review of systems capability strategies aligned with our business needs, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, and capturing environmental trends, strategies, and priorities. You will set policies, standards, and practices to ensure compliance with our enterprise transformation activities. Your responsibilities include: Developing and presenting business cases for initiatives Supporting strategies to deliver our corporate plan Analyzing business models, market trends, and technology impacts Assessing organizational readiness for change Shaping business models through planning, design, and learning-driven approaches Growing our Enterprise Architecture into an internal management consultancy What we need from you You should have significant experience in policy and strategy development, and the ability to build influential relationships with senior stakeholders, including industry leaders. You will also need: Experience in decision-making for large, complex organizations Expertise in developing critical policies and strategies Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture and related frameworks Understanding of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, APIs, microservices, and analytics Knowledge of IT service management, agile, lean, and EA/ITIL frameworks Strong leadership and mentoring skills Effective communication skills at all levels Diversity and inclusion are priorities for us. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities to foster an inclusive environment. If you have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@skipton.co.uk . #J-18808-Ljbffr