Enterprise Architect in Bristol

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an Enterprise Architect Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract based hybrid Bristol. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role; as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence. The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade, the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support.

The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management. The MOD's aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK's security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term. To do this, the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people, of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

As an Enterprise Architect, your main responsibilities will be:

• Own the day-to-day development and maintenance of the CSM architecture repository in BizzDesign.
• Create and maintain ArchiMate models, viewpoints, diagrams, catalogues and traceability links.
• Produce and align BPMN process models with wider enterprise architecture content.
• Perform repository quality assurance, housekeeping and version management activities.
• Work with architects and stakeholders to gather, validate and align architecture information.
• Support architecture governance through reporting, artefact management and design review outputs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with BizzDesign.
• Practical experience using ArchiMate to develop enterprise architecture models.
• Experience creating and maintaining BPMN process models.
• Knowledge of business, application, data, technology and integration architecture domains.
• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience maintaining data quality, standards and repository governance.

Desirable:

• ArchiMate certification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting architecture governance or design assurance.
• Knowledge of Government Digital/Data standards or secure-by-design principles.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident: As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant: The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge that this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.