At a Glance
- Tasks: Define architecture strategy and drive technology modernisation across colleague productivity and enablement.
- Company: M&S is transforming technology to empower colleagues for better work experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 20% discount on M&S products and competitive holiday allowance.
- Other info: This role may close earlier due to high interest; apply soon.
- Why this job: Join a critical role in shaping the future of workplace technology at M&S.
- Qualifications: Proven enterprise architecture experience in large organisations and strong digital workplace tech understanding.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At M&S, we're transforming how technology empowers our colleagues to do their best work - and we're looking for a Platform Architect to help shape that future. Sitting within our Architecture function, this role plays a critical part in defining the strategy and target architecture across colleague productivity and enablement, spanning collaboration, workplace technology, communications, and end-user experiences. You'll work at pace across a complex landscape, partnering with Product, Engineering and Business leaders to simplify, modernise and drive long-term value. We're looking for someone who combines strong enterprise architecture expertise with the ability to influence at senior level and bring others on the journey.
What you'll do:
- Define and evolve architecture strategy, target state and roadmaps across colleague productivity & enablement
- Drive simplification and modernisation of the technology landscape, reducing cost and improving experience
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Security and stakeholders to align business and technical priorities
- Lead architecture governance, standards and best practice across the platform landscape
- Act as a trusted technical leader, influencing decisions and guiding delivery at squad and programme level
Who you are:
- Proven experience in enterprise architecture within large, complex organisations
- Strong understanding of digital workplace technologies (collaboration, productivity, workplace tech, end-user devices)
- Track record of delivering technology transformation at scale
- Confident stakeholder management with the ability to influence and drive alignment at senior level
- Ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable architecture plans and outcomes
What's in it for you?
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you've completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you
Enterprise Architect - Colleague Productivity & Enablement employer: MARKS&SPENCER
M&S offers a competitive benefits package including a 20% discount on products and tailored training from day one. Located in the UK, the company is committed to empowering its workforce through innovative technology solutions.
