Lead Enterprise Architect

The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting‑edge data science, automation, and cyber security solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission also goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Enterprise Architects are leaders working across different levels within an organisation, to translate the business strategy into business change and technical delivery. As a Lead Enterprise Architect for Command and Control (C2), you’ll support the Principal Architect for C2 to shape and influence command and control systems across the defence enterprise. You’ll help technologists align their efforts with the needs of the military and help the military digitise their C2 processes. Although this is a C2 role, the initial tasking is likely to be focussed on the military process of targeting, as part of the design authority for the Digital Targeting Web (DTW). The DTW is a high‑profile Strategic Defence Review initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of reference architectures for C2 and Targeting to support coherence across the organisation.
• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders and across enterprises and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and across the enterprise.
• Horizon scan for influences or risks.
• Take a leading role in the overall direction of business and digital capabilities and support successful delivery of the long‑term strategy.

Person specification

Please ensure that your application demonstrates the essential criteria below:

• Experience of delivering complex, end‑to‑end architectural projects that align to enterprise‑wide business strategies and of leading teams.
• Proficiency in tools, methodologies and frameworks to support architectural design, governance, strategic development and stakeholder communication, such as ArchiMate, Bizz Design Enterprise Studio and TOGAF.
• Experience in creating reference architectures for digital services, to help drive change across a complex organisation.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, providing direction and challenging when required.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Ability to influence and lead in a complex setting, and to manage and mentor colleagues.
• Great communication skills (written, verbal and presentational), able to articulate complex architectural concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical users.

Additional information

This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £15,300 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non‑contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Please note that due to the classification of some IT systems needed in this role, site attendance will be required to complete some of the duties of this position. Dependent on the business need, there will be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits). If not already held, successful candidates will be required to attain DV clearance. Please note, this position is open to sole UK nationals only.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Technical skills
• Architect for the whole context
• Making architectural decisions

Our benefits include:

• Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service
• Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year
• In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Parental and Adoption Leave
• Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service
• In‑year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes such as vouchers and gift cards
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part‑time and job shares for all our roles.