Head of IT Architecture

Medivet Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national veterinary care community in the UK seeks an experienced Technology Strategy Lead to define and lead their enterprise architecture. The role involves working with stakeholders to ensure systems align with business goals while driving digital transformation across veterinary clinics. Candidates should possess over 10 years of IT experience, strong cloud knowledge, and strategic thinking abilities. This role offers significant impact on veterinary technology and team support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in architecture leadership roles.
• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise architecture strategy.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture framework, principles, and standards.
• Drive cloud migration, data strategy, and system interoperability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

TOGAF

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

In this role you will lead our technology strategy and ensure our systems evolve in step with our ambition, driving digital transformation across our national network of veterinary clinics and the teams and systems that support them.

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for defining and leading Medivet’s enterprise architecture strategy. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and IT to ensure our technology landscape is scalable, secure, and aligned with our long-term goals.

• Developing and maintaining our enterprise architecture framework, principles, and standards
• Leading architecture governance forums and ensuring compliance across systems and platforms
• Partnering with business leaders to shape technology roadmaps that support innovation and growth
• Providing architectural oversight for major initiatives across clinical, operational, and digital domains
• Driving cloud migration, data strategy, and system interoperability
• Promoting reusability, simplification, and standardisation across our IT ecosystem

What you’ll bring:

You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and transformation. You thrive in collaborative environments and can translate complex technical concepts into clear business value. You’ll have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in architecture leadership roles
• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, data platforms)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience in any of these would also be advantageous:

• TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Architect certification
• Experience with microservices, APIs, and integration platforms
• Familiarity with ITIL and project management methodologies
• A track record of leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives

Why join Medivet?

We’re more than a veterinary group—we’re a community of passionate professionals committed to delivering care that’s always there. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to shape the future of veterinary technology where your work will make a genuine impact on the lives of our colleagues and the animals they care for.