Lead Enterprise Architect in City of London

We are seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to join our team at the Paddington head office. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of robust, scalable, and modern architectures across all IT systems and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design and Management: Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions that are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with company objectives. Ensure solutions meet performance and security requirements while modernising legacy systems and processes. Apply recognised architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF ADM) to structure business and technical architecture.
• Collaboration with Information Security: Embed strong security principles into all architectural designs. Contribute to the development of security standards and reference architectures aligned with cybersecurity policies. Ensure solutions meet or exceed security expectations, mitigate risk, and support compliance.
• Technical Leadership: Champion adoption of architecture standards, patterns, and best practices across the organisation. Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps and future-state visions aligned with the Group IT seven-year Technology Strategy. Provide expert guidance and oversight throughout development and deployment of architecture solutions. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement; promote Agile and DevOps.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Group IT, Information Security and business units at all levels. Act as trusted advisor on technology strategy, security and compliance. Influence and support the adoption of modern technologies and new ways of working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in TOGAF and/or SABSA, or active progress towards equivalent architecture framework certifications.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in enterprise architecture with strong capability in integrating security principles and aligning technology with business objectives.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as energy, finance or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Proven background in stakeholder management and technical leadership within large enterprise settings.
• Track record of driving technology modernisation or digital transformation initiatives across complex IT landscapes.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance due to the sensitivity of the role.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace that values diversity. All applicants will be considered fairly, and adjustments can be made during the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• Generous bonus scheme based on personal and company objectives.
• Family friendly policies.
• Defined contribution pension scheme (employee contributions start at 4%, employer at 10%).
• Hybrid working pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week, flexible start and finish times (1:30 pm finish on Fridays).
• Flexible benefits package, including life assurance and income protection.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training support, including mandatory health and safety courses.

Security Clearance

This role requires UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance and may involve additional enhanced clearance considerations due to the nature of our work.