The role
We are looking to appoint a Head of Enterprise Architecture to lead that function within the wider architecture team. The function is responsible for evaluating the overall technology risk position of NFU Mutual’s IT estate while working closely with Solution architecture to ensure alignment with strategic direction and to operate effective governance.
As the Head of Enterprise Architecture you will:
- Lead the small team that is accountable for
- Maintenance of the architecture views of the technology estate and how they are linked to business services
- Ongoing evaluation of the risk positions of the technology components of those views – in order to manage the estate within stated risk appetite
- Definition of the scope of change projects and the boundaries of technology services to optimise delivery objectives
- Production and Governance of roadmaps, principles and policies that guide the definition of solutions – along with maintenance of the library of those artefacts
- Manage resourcing to assure architecture leadership of technology scope definition for candidate projects in the very early phase
- Working closely with Business Architecture and Group Change to ensure a robust change agenda and roadmap is available for the group
- Working closely with Solution Architects to ensure a smooth transition during projects
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop direct reports
About you
We are looking for an individual with:
- Experience in a lead role within an IT Architecture function
- Broad experience across all aspects of an IT Service
- Ability to lead, build and develop direct reports
- Extensive breadth of knowledge across all IT Architectural domains
- Experience of successfully working to tight deadlines
- Excellent presentation and influencing skills at a senior level
Qualified to the following standards or equivalent:
- Accreditation of industry recognised IT Architectural standards and methodologies e.g. TOGAF
- Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) Practitioner in Enterprise and Solution Architecture
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) 9 Foundation
- ITIL Practitioner
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) Foundation
Benefits and Rewards
At NFU Mutual we pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2021 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021. When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (up to 33%)
- Car allowance of £7,000
- Contributory pension scheme (maximum of 12% company contribution)
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (additional holiday purchase scheme)
- Private medical insurance family cover
- Employee discounts
- Gym subsidy
- Health and wellbeing plan
- Life Assurance cover
- Discounts on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies
NFU Mutual is happy to offer its employees informal homeworking. Our teams is located in Stratford-upon-Avon and it would be expected that on average, 50% of your working time would be located from this office, with the remaining days home based should you wish. Due to COVID-19, our employees continue to work from home and a return to the office is being planned for later in the year.
Working at NFU Mutual
One of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies, NFU Mutual has been meeting our customers’ needs for over 110 years. As an employee you are very important to us. We empower and inspire you to perform, offer opportunities to grow and we recognise and reward you for your contribution.
At NFU Mutual we look for people like you, who have customers at the heart of what you do. You recognise that your customers’ financial lives can only benefit by having a financial plan in place that reflects their circumstances both now and in the future.
Head of Enterprise Architecture employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
