Head of Architecture

Harvey Nash; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is supporting the search for a Head of Architecture to define and plan the future-state technology landscape aligned with the organisational strategy. The successful candidate should have proven leadership experience in enterprise architecture and a strong track record in transforming business processes and systems. This role is primarily remote, with some travel to the client's locations required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise and solution architects.
• Demonstrated leadership during large-scale transformations.
• Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define the client's future-state technology landscape.
• Ensure system developments align with target architecture.
• Drive transformational change across business processes.

Skills

Leadership of enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Digital technology application

Transformation management

Job description

Harvey Nash is supporting our enterprise client in the search for a Head of Architecture on an initial 6-month FTC.

The role will focus on design and planning to define our clients future‑state technology landscape, aligned with organisational strategy. The successful candidate will ensure that system developments are consistent with the target architecture and fully aligned with change governance frameworks and the overall IT roadmap.

I’m looking to speak with candidates who have :

• Proven experience leading enterprise and solution architects to build and mature organisational architecture capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership of teams within organisations undergoing large‑scale transformation
• Experience of selecting, shaping, and applying mainstream digital technologies to deliver business value
• Strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders to drive transformational change across business processes and systems
• Deep expertise in defining and delivering strategic architecture, roadmaps, and long‑term plans
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management, with experience reporting to senior executives and board‑level audiences

This is a remote‑first organisation, with some flexibility required to travel onsite when necessary.

If you would be interested in having a chat then please send your application to the link for review.