Enterprise Architect

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role requires strategic direction in architecture, engagement with stakeholders, and managing complex architectural decisions. Candidates must have certifications like TOGAF or ISEB and experience in leading organisational transformation. The position supports both Salisbury and Fareham locations.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in high-risk scenarios.
• Ability to manage architectural governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise architecture vision and strategy.
• Lead high-risk architectural decisions and manage risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support decision-making.

Skills

Strategic architectural direction

Influencing cross-functional delivery

Engagement with stakeholders

Coaching in strategic thinking

Architectural assurance

Education

TOGAF Certification

ISEB Certification

ITIL Certification

IT4IT Certification

COBIT Certification

Job description

Enterprise Architect - 12-Month Contract

Location: Hybrid - Salisbury / Fareham

Contract Length: 12 Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead strategic architectural direction and drive organisation-wide transformation. This role is ideal for a senior architecture professional who can translate business strategy into effective change, influence cross-functional delivery, and provide authoritative guidance across business, data, and technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap across business, technology and data domains (covering ‘as is’, ‘to be’, and transitional states)
• Identify priorities for change and enable delivery at pace
• Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that support organisational change
• Understand the organisational ecosystem, its interdependencies, and relevant reference architectures
• Provide strategic oversight across all architecture domains, portfolios, and programmes
• Recommend scalable, sustainable and value-for-money architecture approaches
• Establish and maintain architectural principles, policies, and standards
• Provide architectural assurance and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support decision-making and resolve cross-team challenges
• Build and support the architecture community
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify industry trends and assess their organisational impact

Skills & Experience

Architecture for the Whole Context

• Assess industry and societal trends and their organisational impact
• Anticipate policy changes and build architectural resilience
• Coach others in trend awareness and strategic thinking

Architecture Communication

• Engage effectively with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mediate complex architectural discussions
• Secure support for high-impact architectural initiatives
• Mentor colleagues in architecture communication

Commercial Perspective

• Understand contractual frameworks and supplier selection
• Evaluate and select appropriate suppliers

Community Collaboration

• Resolve cross-department issues at senior level
• Mentor teams in collaboration, team dynamics, and conflict resolution

Architectural Decision‑Making

• Lead high‑risk, high‑complexity architectural decisions
• Manage organisation‑wide architectural risks
• Develop and lead architectural governance and assurance

Enterprise Architecture

• Design and guide architectures covering technology, people, process, and organisation
• Influence structures and ways of working beyond your immediate team
• Ensure alignment between organisation‑wide change and architecture strategy

Problem Definition & Shaping

• Lead framing of complex or high-risk problems
• Coach others in challenging assumptions and shaping solution options

Qualifications

Required:

• TOGAF or ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board)
• One of the following:
  • ITIL Certification
  • IT4IT Certification
  • COBIT Certification