Head of Business & Technical Architecture - Energy Industry

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Head of Business & Technical Architecture based in Luton. This role is crucial for driving innovation in smart energy metering, engaging with stakeholders, and managing technology strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of technological impacts in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technology leadership role.
• Outstanding communication skills to explain business and technical complexities.
• Strong technology background and knowledge of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of smart energy metering in the UK.
• Influence government and industry stakeholders.
• Chair strategic committees impacting over 30 million homes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Knowledge

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luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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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 customer on their needs
• A business focused CTO or technology focused CPO
• Demonstrable ability of operating 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)

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom