Head of Architecture

Be-IT; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit EdTech organisation is seeking a Head of Architecture to lead the architecture team. The role involves developing a roadmap for architecture change, ensuring the right tools and skills are in place, and working with senior stakeholders on strategic IT requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams and transforming architecture strategies. This position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and the opportunity for remote working.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teams of enterprise and solution architects.
• Experience of working with senior colleagues to deliver transformational change.
• Strong background of leading the development of strategic architecture and plans.
• Knowledge of modern technologies and methods such as D365, DevOps, FinOps, SecOps, Cloud, AI etc.
• Stakeholder management and reporting up to senior executive and board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a roadmap for architecture change.
• Ensure that the right tools, methods, and skills are in place for the architecture function.
• Work with senior stakeholders on the strategic IT requirements.
• Act as a technology evangelist and advocate for IT across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership of enterprise and solution architects

Transformational change delivery

Strategic architecture development

Knowledge of modern technologies (D365, DevOps, etc.)

Stakeholder management

Job description

£100k to 125k

6 month Fixed Term Contract – potential opportunity to go perm

UK remote working

Do you love leading teams?

Do you have experience working with complex, global organisations?

Want to work on a future IT strategy plan?

Come and join a global non for profit EdTech organisation as a Head of Architecture. Help transform the architecture team and the future of the entire IT function.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of a roadmap for architecture change
• Ensure that the right tools, methods and skills are in place for the architecture function
• Ensure architecture future proofs the organisation by enabling the introduction of new technologies as they emerge
• Work with senior stakeholders on the strategic IT requirements for the department
• Act as a technology evangelist and advocate for IT across the organisation

What you’ll need

• Experience of leading teams of enterprise and solution architects
• Experience of working with senior colleagues to deliver transformational change
• Strong background of leading the development of strategic architecture and plans
• Knowledge of modern technologies and methods such as D365, DevOps, FinOps, SecOps, Cloud, AI etc
• Stakeholder management and reporting up to senior executive and board level

Sounds like you? Apply online or call Alasdair Walker from Be-IT.

Interviews starting early to mid-January.