Enterprise Architect in Milton Keynes

You'll join AQA at a pivotal moment as we modernise and evolve the technology that underpins assessment delivery. This is a role where you'll truly shape the architectural vision that supports fair, trusted, and future-ready assessment for learners across the country. You'll work at the heart of our transformation agenda, bringing clarity and direction to complex technology landscapes, and helping senior leaders make confident, well-informed decisions. You'll collaborate with experts across data, product, engineering, and operations to create coherent, scalable, and resilient architectures that enable innovation while reducing complexity. If you're motivated by high-impact work, strategic problem-solving, and influencing how technology evolves at an organisational level, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a significant contribution.

Purpose of the role

You'll lead the enterprise architecture function for Assessment Technology, defining and governing the architecture that underpins all assessment products and services. You'll ensure architectural coherence across business, data, application, and technology domains, while shaping future-focused roadmaps that support transformation and long-term value. Working closely with product, technology, and business teams, you'll reduce complexity, embed strong architectural principles, and guide decision-making at all levels.

Key responsibilities

• Defining, maintaining, and evolving enterprise architecture standards and principles.
• Developing and communicating enterprise-level architectural roadmaps.
• Providing governance, oversight, and alignment across programmes and initiatives.
• Engaging senior stakeholders to influence architectural direction and drive alignment.

What we are looking for

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience working in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Understand modern architecture practices and technology landscapes.
• Can articulate complex concepts simply and influence senior stakeholders.
• Are strategic, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple domains.
• Have experience guiding technology decisions and driving change.

What's in it for you

You'll have the chance to:

• Shape the future of technology that underpins national assessment delivery.
• 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas.
• A 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme (6%-11.5% depending on your contribution).
• Life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan.

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Application process

To apply, submit your CV and complete the application form. Closing date for applications will be Thursday 9th April. The advert may close early, so please apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be a two stage process and will include an initial MS Teams call and followed by an in person interview at either our Manchester or Milton Keynes office.