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 and influence the future of IT. You will develop a roadmap for architecture change and ensure the right tools and methods are in place. Ideal candidates should have experience leading enterprise teams, driving transformational change, and possess a strong background in strategic architecture. This role offers a £100k to £125k salary with a 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential for permanent placement and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of enterprise and solution architects.
• Proven ability to deliver transformational change with senior colleagues.
• Strong background in developing strategic architecture and plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a roadmap for architecture change.
• Ensure the architecture function has the right tools, methods, and skills.
• Enable the introduction of new technologies as they emerge.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on strategic IT requirements.
• Act as a technology evangelist for IT across the organisation.

Skills

Leading enterprise architecture teams

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of modern technologies

Reporting to senior executives

Tools

D365

DevOps

FinOps

SecOps

Cloud technologies

AI technologies

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.