Head of Strategic and Enterprise Architecture

ENGINEERINGUK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement company seeks a Head of Strategic and Enterprise Architecture to enhance their technology strategy and customer-centric solutions. The role involves leading a team, promoting strategic architecture, and driving innovation through technology.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience leading Strategic & Enterprise Architecture in a large organization.
• Ability to connect technology strategy with business outcomes.
• Proven success in building high-performing architecture teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Strategic & Enterprise Architecture practice.
• Promote the value of Strategic Architecture across the organization.
• Drive innovation by tracking emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

Job description

Head of Strategic and Enterprise Architecture

Overview
We're Kingfisher, a team of over 76,000 passionate people committed to bringing our brands—B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas—to life. Our ambition is to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers worldwide. We invite you to be part of this journey.

At Kingfisher, we value diversity and are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues, applicants, and stakeholders, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or background.

We support flexible working arrangements, including a blend of remote and office-based work at London, Southampton, and Yeovil. Let's discuss how we can support your needs.

The Head of Strategic & Enterprise Architecture plays a vital role in ensuring architectural continuity and alignment with our technology strategy, focusing on customer-centric solutions. You will be a strategic partner in shaping how Kingfisher leverages new technologies and business opportunities to simplify and enhance our core capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maturity of the Strategic & Enterprise Architecture practice, embedding standards, tooling, and governance aligned with business strategies to facilitate agile decision-making.
• Promote the value of Strategic Architecture across the organization, communicating its impact on strategy, innovation, and transformation through effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of domain architects, ensuring alignment with business goals and growth of architectural capabilities.
• Deliver future-state architecture views, identifying opportunities where technology can unlock value for customers and support our vision.
• Drive innovation by tracking emerging technologies, running pilots, and integrating valuable solutions into daily operations.
• Collaborate across departments, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding architectural decisions through forums like design councils and governance boards.
• Develop architectural roadmaps and transition plans, aligning business ambitions with technological capabilities and investments.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading and maturing a Strategic & Enterprise Architecture function within a large, complex organization, including establishing governance, standards, tooling, and cross-domain views.
• Ability to connect technology strategy with business outcomes, shaping future capabilities, and engaging senior stakeholders to drive value through architecture-led decisions.
• Proven success in building and developing high-performing architecture teams, mentoring, recruiting, and aligning them with organizational goals.
• A track record of evaluating and applying emerging technologies to deliver innovation and improve business performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, technology teams, and external partners.

Core Values

• Customer Focused: Constantly improving our customers' experience through listening and innovation.
• Human: Leading with purpose, humanity, and care, investing in our people.
• Curious: Embracing learning, thinking beyond the obvious, and sharing knowledge.
• Agile: Acting with pace, taking risks, and adapting quickly.
• Inclusive: Celebrating diversity and fostering collaboration.
• Accountable: Owning plans, delivering results, and driving growth.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher.

If you're interested, apply now and help us Power the Possible.