Enterprise Architect

Harvey Nash Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking an Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping IT strategy for a top university. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in a senior role within a complex organization, expertise in strategic architecture, and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £73,000 with excellent benefits, including 42 days holiday and a 20% pension.

Benefits

42 Days Holiday

20% Pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior architecture role in a large, complex organization.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to articulate changes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Develop architecture blueprints aligned to the strategic aims.
• Lead and mentor architecture teams.
• Engage senior stakeholders to secure buy-in for architectural vision.

Skills

Business Capability Modelling

Applications/Solution Architecture

Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Integration architecture

Cyber security architecture

BPMN

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks

Education

Experience as an Enterprise Architect

Tools

Microsoft 365

Dynamics CRM

Power Platform

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Yorkshire (Flexible, Hybrid Working)

Salary: up to £73,000 (+ Market Supplement DOE)

Package Includes: 42 Days Holiday and 20% Pension!

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP | Interviewing Now

About the Role

Harvey Nash have partnered with a top UK University embarking on a major digital transformation programme. Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the University’s business and IT strategy.

As Enterprise Architect, you will lead the development of a strategic enterprise architecture approach and take responsibility for creating and maintaining elements of the University’s enterprise, business and technology architecture. While your remit spans all domains - education, student experience, research and corporate services - there is a particular focus on the student domain and related systems.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong engagement skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite, faculties and schools. You will help them think strategically about technology, develop 3-5 year roadmaps, and ensure architectural coherence across high-profile, transformational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps, including "As-Is" and "To-Be" states, supporting business case development.
• Develop architecture blueprints aligned to the University’s strategic aims and transformation goals.
• Act as a technical authority for service, platform and design decisions at a high level.
• Provide architectural leadership across major programmes, ensuring integration, security and compliance.
• Chair or contribute to Technical, Data and Enterprise Design Authority boards, establishing architecture standards and governance.
• Document solution architectures with traceability to requirements and non-functional specifications.
• Lead and mentor architecture teams, including matrix line management and orchestration of tasks.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in for architectural vision and strategic outcomes.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and apply them to support delivery of the University’s strategy.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect or senior architecture role in a large, complex organisation.
• Highly experienced background in at least two of the following: Business Capability Modelling, Applications/Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, Data/Information Architecture
• Practical experience with: Cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Integration architecture, Cyber security architecture.
• Experience in business process modelling (e.g., BPMN) and data modelling.
• Ability to re-design strategically critical business capabilities and deliver complex solutions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage confidently at senior leadership level.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and techniques (e.g., TOGAF), with practical application.
• Strong documentation skills (documents and slide decks) and ability to articulate changes clearly.

Desirable

• Experience in Higher Education or similar sectors (Public Sector, Health).
• Familiarity with technologies such as: Microsoft 365, Dynamics CRM, Student Record Systems (e.g., Ellucian Banner), Power Platform, Azure DevOps, High Performance Compute platforms.
• Development experience in one or more languages/platforms.
• Proficiency in ArchiMate, Sparx Systems or similar modelling tools.
• TOGAF or BCS certification.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking institution at the heart of UK Higher Education. You will have the autonomy to shape enterprise architecture strategy and deliver impactful change that enhances learning, research and the student experience.

Commitment to Diversity

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive culture that attracts and retains talent from all backgrounds. Applications are particularly encouraged to apply if from underrepresented groups, including women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBT+ individuals and disabled people. Selection will always be based on merit and ability.