Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Head of Business & Technical Architecture based in Kingston upon Hull. This pivotal role focuses on driving innovation in smart energy metering, liaising with government and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess significant technology leadership experience, outstanding communication skills, and a strategic mindset to influence and shape industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior technology leadership role (CTO/CPO).
• Ability to influence senior industry stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills for business and technical complexities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of smart energy metering in the UK.
• Drive innovation and chair strategic committees.
• Engage with customers on their needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Technical Knowledge

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Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're currently hiring for a Head of Business & Technical Architecture role with a central focus on shaping the future of smart energy metering in the UK. The position is pivotal in influencing government, regulators, and industry stakeholders, driving innovation, and chairing key strategic committees that impact over 30 million homes and businesses.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO/CPO (preferably within energy or telecoms) with a demonstrable experience of working with and engaging with customers on their needs
• A business-focused CTO or technology-focused CPO
• Demonstrable ability to operate as an effective Chair, covering technical options and priorities, taking inputs from multiple perspectives (i.e., customers and architects) and considering operational necessities and the replacement of aging/legacy systems
• The ability to interact with, and influence senior industry stakeholders, with competing priorities and viewpoints, in a structured, fair, and collaborative manner
• Senior-level experience of running product and service management technology solutions (ideally in a Business-to-Business environment)
• Outstanding communication skills to explain business and technical complexities with clarity
• A strong technology background, with knowledge of emerging technologies and ability to assess their strategic impact on smart metering
• A detailed understanding of the current and future-planned technical smart metering architecture (this is preferable but not essential)