Head of Business & Technical Architecture

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy company seeks a Head of Business & Technical Architecture to lead the future of smart metering technology. This remote leadership role requires significant experience in technology and stakeholder management for a key sector challenged by decarbonisation efforts. If you are passionate about technology innovation with real-world impact, apply now.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., Enterprise Architect, CTO, CPO).
• Ability to chair and lead cross-functional discussions.
• Strong engagement skills with regulators and governments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of smart metering technology and business architecture.
• Chair a key industry Sub-Committee influencing multi-party decisions.
• Shape and assure architectural direction for future programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Technology Innovation

Technical Leadership

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Head of Business & Technical Architecture - UK Energy Company

Remote (occasional London meetings) | ? Full-Time | ? Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Location: Remote (occasional London meetings)

Are you a senior technology leader or Enterprise Architect ready to help shape the future of the UK’s energy infrastructure?

An independent, strategically vital organisation at the heart of the UK’s smart metering and net zero ambitions is hiring a Head of Business & Technical Architecture. This is a unique opportunity to lead the architectural strategy for one of the UK’s most critical digital infrastructures—supporting over 30 million smart meter connections nationwide.

This leadership role is ideal for an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong track record in shaping large-scale technical and business architectures—especially in complex, regulated, or data-heavy environments such as energy, telecoms, or digital infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the evolution of smart metering technology and business architecture across the UK energy sector
• Chair a key industry Sub-Committee, influencing multi-party decisions involving regulators, government, and service providers
• Shape and assure architectural direction for major future programmes—including a new Data Service Provider solution
• Act as a trusted advisor to board-level stakeholders and regulators
• Drive innovation and ensure smart metering arrangements stay fit for the future in a decarbonising energy system

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years in a senior technology leadership role (e.g., Enterprise Architect, CTO, CPO)
• The ability to chair and lead cross-functional discussions, balancing strategic priorities with technical rigour
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with regulators, industry, and government
• A passion for technology innovation that delivers real-world impact—especially for consumers and sustainability

If you are interested in this role, apply now for an immediate review!