Head of IT Architecture & Data Governance (TOGAF)

Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited seeks a Head of IT Architecture & Data for a Leeds-based law firm. The role is hybrid, with in-office presence about 2 days per week and occasional travel to other UK sites. TOGAF certification is essential.

A blended background in IT Architecture, Data Governance, and hands-on leadership is required; law or professional services experience is preferred. You will lead enterprise architecture and data governance, shaping strategy, standards, and roadmaps

Qualifications

• TOGAF certification is required.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Background in IT Architecture with Data Governance.
• Experience with cloud and SaaS architectures.
• Experience in regulated or professional services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture and data governance teams.
• Define strategy, standards, governance, and roadmaps.
• Engage senior stakeholders and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Design scalable, resilient cloud/SaaS solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Enterprise architecture

Data governance

Cloud & SaaS

Strategy & roadmaps

Risk & security

Job description

Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited seeks a Head of IT Architecture & Data for a Leeds-based law firm. The role is hybrid, with in-office presence about 2 days per week and occasional travel to other UK sites. TOGAF certification is essential.

A blended background in IT Architecture, Data Governance, and hands-on leadership is required; law or professional services experience is preferred. You will lead enterprise architecture and data governance, shaping strategy, standards, and roadmaps