Architecture Governance & Practice Lead

GerrardWhite; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Architecture Governance & Practice Lead to oversee architecture governance, assurance, and best practices. In this senior role, you will shape the governance framework, lead architecture review boards, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in enterprise architecture and a strong background in technology strategy. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise and solution architecture, governance, and technology strategy.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SAFe, and Zachman.
• Experience with asset management processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the architecture governance framework including policies, principles, and standards.
• Lead architecture review boards and provide evaluation of enterprise architectures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Architecture governance

Technology strategy

Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe, Zachman)

Cloud platforms

Job description

Architecture Governance & Practice Lead

£85,000 DOE

1-2 days a week Milton Keynes

My client is looking for an experienced Architecture Governance & Practice Lead to take ownership of architecture governance, assurance, and best practice across the organisation. This is a senior role for a strategic yet pragmatic leader who can drive consistency, quality, and long‑term value in technology delivery.

The Role

You will be responsible for shaping and leading the architecture governance framework and embedding strong architectural standards across programmes and initiatives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will ensure architectural decisions are aligned to business strategy, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the architecture governance framework, including policies, principles, standards, and review processes.
• Lead architecture review boards and provide consistent evaluation of enterprise and solution architectures.
• Ensure architectural decisions are evidence‑based, traceable, and aligned to long‑term business and technology goals.
• Provide architectural assurance across programmes and initiatives as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements.
• Oversee the identification, tracking, and remediation of technical debt.
• Promote collaboration across technology teams and with vendors and third‑party service providers.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in enterprise and solution architecture, architecture governance, and technology strategy.
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SAFe, and Zachman.
• Proven experience building, leading, or maturing an architecture practice.
• Experience with asset management processes and tooling.
• Strong background in cloud platforms, integration architectures, and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with vendors, partners, and third‑party service providers.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL) are highly desirable.
• Experience in Financial Services or Insurance environments is advantageous.

Please apply today to discuss further.