Head of Business & Technical Architecture

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's energy sector is looking for a Head of Business & Technical Architecture to steer the architectural strategy for smart metering technology. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including engaging with board-level stakeholders and regulatory bodies, and driving innovation within a decarbonising energy system.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior technology leadership role.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to chair and lead discussions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technology innovation

Job description

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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!