Job description Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect Band: Band 5 Salary: £59,877 - £69,457 (plus allowance up to £9,000 per annum depending on technical assessment) Available Locations: Liverpool, Newport, Norwich, Glasgow or Birmingham. The following locations listed below are restricted to contracted GCA staff already based in one of these offices: London, Bristol, Manchester or York. External applicants are not eligible for these sites. If you select one of these locations as an external applicant your application will unfortunately be withdrawn. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Closing Date: 02/11/26 Interview Date(s): 24th-27th Nov (subject to change) Insight into GCA - Webinar Watch our Webinar on the above link and gain valuable insight into GCA and our recruitment processes. Ready to move beyond system design and drive a strategic roadmap that delivers true value for the nation? We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to translate high-level strategy into a resilient, scalable digital estate for the public good. If you’re prepared to own the architectural governance for products impacting millions of citizens, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will navigate the critical trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality—ensuring that every technical decision maximises efficiency and delivers public value across the organisation. Job Summary We are seeking a visionary Senior Enterprise Architect to act as the defining authority for our enterprise-wide DDaT strategy and architecture. In this high-impact role, you will perform as a versatile Enterprise Architect while bringing deep specialisation in data and integration—translating high-level strategic goals into coherent, resilient technical roadmaps and leading critical governance on investments and technical debt to ensure secure, scalable public service delivery. You will lead, mentor, and grow a unified team of Enterprise and Technical Architects, establishing the technical guardrails and maintaining strategic control while steering our complex digital transformation journey and managing preferred delivery partners. Key Accountabilities Strategic Vision
Senior Enterprise Architect employer: Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic remote work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Data and Insights team. Employees benefit from a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in data modelling and stakeholder engagement, all while contributing to impactful commercial decisions. The supportive work culture prioritises data quality and governance, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about data-driven insights.
