Enterprise Architecture Manager - Security in Leeds

At Yorkshire Building Society, we’re shaping a secure, resilient and future‑ready technology landscape to support our members and communities. We’re looking for an Enterprise Architect Manager (Security) to lead our security architecture capability and play a critical role in protecting the Society as we deliver our digital ambitions.

As our Enterprise Architect Manager for Security, you’ll lead a team of Domain and Solution Architects, setting the strategic direction for security architecture across the organisation. You’ll ensure technology designs are secure, compliant and aligned to our corporate, IT, cloud and data strategies, while enabling innovation at pace.

You’ll work closely with senior technology and business leaders, influencing enterprise‑wide decisions and embedding security‑by‑design across our change portfolio.

• Leading the security architecture practice, standards and design patterns across the Society.
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand business and strategic outcomes and aligning the target architecture and roadmap to the needs of the Society.
• Lead a team of Domain and Solution Architects with accountability to lead architectural reviews and assessments to guide technology adoption and integration across various initiatives.
• Owning and evolving enterprise‑wide security architecture, models and roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
• Ensuring architecture decisions meet security, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Chairing and contributing to architectural reviews, guiding secure technology adoption and integration.
• Coaching and mentoring architects to drive high‑quality, compliant designs.
• Translating strategic security objectives into clear architectural guidance and outcomes.

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Deep expertise in security architecture, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, application and data security concepts.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and driving best practice.

You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Society while enabling innovation and transformation at scale. We offer flexible hybrid working, a strong purpose‑led culture and the opportunity to shape enterprise‑wide security outcomes that really matter.

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

• Holiday: You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus: At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension: We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare: Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits: When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tazafia Mahmood at tmahmood@ybs.co.uk.