Head of Architecture

Entasis Partners; Watford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entasis Partners in Watford is looking for a Head of Architecture to lead enterprise architecture functions within a major organization undergoing digital transformation. You will shape technology direction, embed architecture as a core enabler, and oversee integration and automation capabilities. The ideal candidate has significant experience in architecture governance and a strong leadership presence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions and ensure long-term business performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading enterprise architecture functions within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of establishing and operating effective architecture governance at scale.
• Deep knowledge of integration, automation, and modern enterprise technology ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise architecture vision across business and technology domains.
• Establish architectural principles and frameworks for consistent delivery.
• Act as a senior advisor to executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership credibility

Enterprise architecture functions

Integration and automation

Commercial and strategic mindset

Job description

"Please note that this is a UK based position, and we are unable to provide sponsorship."

About Our Client

Entasis Partners is supporting a major organisation undergoing significant digital and technology transformation, with a strategic focus on modernising enterprise platforms, strengthening integration capability, and embedding architectural governance at scale.

This is a pivotal leadership appointment, shaping the technology foundations required to enable long-term business performance, operational resilience, and sustainable digital delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing as Head of Architecture:

• Owning the enterprise architecture vision and direction across business and technology domains
• Establishing architectural principles, standards, and governance frameworks to enable consistent, high-quality delivery
• Leading enterprise and solution architecture assurance across strategic programmes and platform investments
• Developing and maintaining multi-year roadmaps for core technology capabilities and foundational platforms
• Acting as a senior advisor to executive stakeholders, ensuring architecture supports both immediate priorities and long-term strategy
• Driving the adoption of modern integration and automation patterns as key transformation accelerators
• Overseeing partner-led delivery models across integration and automation services, ensuring value, control, and scalability
• Defining measurable architecture performance metrics, supporting compliance, quality, and strategic alignment
• Building and evolving the architecture operating model, including ways of working, capability development, and team leadership
• Supporting wider technology leadership responsibilities, including organisational change, workforce planning, and strategic decision‑making

What We’re Looking For From The Head of Architecture:

• Significant experience leading enterprise architecture functions within complex organisations
• Proven track record of establishing and operating effective architecture governance at scale
• Strong leadership credibility, with the ability to influence at executive and senior operational levelsDemonstrated delivery of measurable business outcomes through architecture‑led transformation and platform strategy
• Deep knowledge of integration, automation, and modern enterprise technology ecosystems
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, senior architects, and strategic delivery partners
• Background in organisational change, operating model evolution, and process redesign
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset, balancing innovation, risk, and long‑term value

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Head of Architecture leadership role with genuine strategic influence.

You will:

• Shape enterprise‑wide technology direction and investment
• Embed architecture as a core business enabler
• Lead integration and automation as foundational capabilities
• Operate at the centre of a major transformation agenda
• Build a function positioned for long‑term impact and maturity

If this Head of Architecture position is of interest, please submit your application for further information.

Our Commitment

Entasis Partners is committed to helping clients create a diverse environment and is proud to support equal‑opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.