Enterprise Architect - 12 months fixed-term contract

Zurich Insurance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a forward-thinking company as an Enterprise Architect. In this role, you will lead architecture engagement on major change programs, mentor staff, and influence strategic decisions. Your expertise will help shape future architecture strategies while ensuring that technology aligns with business needs. With options for part-time or full-time work and a hybrid working model, this position offers flexibility and a chance to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a team that values diversity and community involvement, making a significant impact in the insurance and financial services industry.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Holiday Options

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in leading architecture engagements and collaborating across teams.
• Proven ability to influence strategic decisions and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Document current and future architectures across various domains.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Architecture Strategy

TOGAF Certification

Education

Relevant Degree in IT or Architecture

Job description

Enterprise Architect - 12 months fixed-term contract

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Position Overview

Location: Fareham/Swindon/hybrid working from home.
Working hours: Part-time, job-share, or full-time options available.

The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity to join Zurich UK IT Architecture team as an Enterprise Architect. You will lead architecture engagement on major change programs, collaborate across domains, mentor staff, and influence strategic decisions. Your role involves developing architecture roadmaps, ensuring pragmatic solutions, and aligning technology with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Prepare design documents, presentations, and materials using standard formats.
• Help shape future architecture strategy and participate in operational transformation initiatives.
• Document current and future architectures across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Monitor market trends and propose innovative solutions.
• Lead or contribute to architectural reviews and frameworks.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and vendors.

Candidate Profile

• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working across architecture teams and defining strategic directions.
• TOGAF or equivalent qualification.

Benefits & Culture

Competitive benefits including pension, bonus, private medical insurance, and flexible holiday options. Zurich promotes diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and community involvement, fostering a supportive and innovative environment.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
Employment type: Full-time.
Industry: Insurance and Financial Services.