Lead Enterprise Architect in Bristol

Energy Jobline CVL; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global job board is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to join their team in Bristol. The role involves providing enterprise solutions, assisting with digital transformation initiatives, and leading the architecture management. Candidates should have a degree in Digital Development and Technology, along with a formal architectural qualification. The position offers a competitive salary with allowances, a pension contribution, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Expertise in enterprise-wide architecture principles and standards.
• Experience with cloud environments and integration of products.
• Leadership skills in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise solutions to business problems across architecture domains.
• Assist with new Digital Transformation work and business case support.
• Coach others in identifying important trends.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical abilities

Dynamic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Digital Development and Technology

Formal architectural qualification (BCS, TOGAF, etc.)

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Archimate

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title

Lead Enterprise Architect

Location

Multiple locations - Newcastle, Leeds, Oldham, Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham or Yeading. Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000.

Salary & Allowances

£57,515 + digital and data allowance of up to £22,885.

Working Hours & Type

Full time, 37 hours per week. Hybrid working. Permanent.

Overview

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA) to recruit a Lead Enterprise Architect. The ideal candidate will report to the Chief Architect and you will work in a team consisting of Lead Enterprise Architects, Lead Technical Architects and Lead Solution Architects and play a pivotal role within the Architecture Management Office leading the overall direction of business and digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise solutions to specific business problems and challenges across one or more Enterprise Architecture domains.
• Assist with requests of new Digital Transformation work and support in the building of business cases.
• Responsible for the design and communication of high‑level structures to enable and guide the design and development of solutions that meet current and future business needs, encompassing changes to service, process, organisation and operating models.
• Assess how trends in society and industry practices might impact the organisation.
• Work with people outside of your organisation to inform policies, strategies and standards.
• Anticipate changes to policy and build resilience through your architecture work.
• Coach others in identifying important trends.

Required experience & qualifications

• Degree level in a Digital Development and Technology discipline (further information can be provided).
• A formal architectural qualification in either BCS, The Open Group Architecture Framework, Zachman, Gartner's Enterprise Architecture Method or demonstrate experience at an equivalent level.
• Expertise in establishing and executing enterprise‑wide architecture principles, standards, blueprints, roadmaps, and patterns that facilitate the delivery of solutions and drive business value.
• Extensive track record in strategising and executing transformation initiatives, with hands‑on involvement in business change efforts leveraging cloud environments and integrating various products and cloud services within dynamic ecosystems.
• Exposure to implementing Enterprise Architecture frameworks in the context of real‑world business transformation scenarios. Proficient with well‑known frameworks such as TOGAF and/or Zachman and modelling notations such as Archimate, UML, or BPMN.
• Proficient in crafting strategic visions and roadmaps, which distil clarity from intricate scenarios.
• Experience of enacting and undertaking architecture governance and assurance activities.
• Strong strategic mindset and experience of strategic planning.
• Robust analytical abilities, encompassing the capacity to gather, analyse, and interpret data in order to inform evidence‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrate dynamic leadership, motivational prowess, and strong interpersonal skills that enable seamless collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Also adept at communicating, presenting, and negotiating effectively, driving impactful change among senior decision‑makers.

Benefits

• Pension contribution of 28.97%.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (max 30 days), plus bank holidays.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications.
• Range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options to encourage a great work‑life balance.

Assessment criteria

• A CV (unlimited word count) and personal statement (1250 word count) submission.
• Stage 1: Sift of CV/personal statement.
• Stage 2: Interview & Assessment/Presentation.
• Undergo a criminal record check.
• Meet the security requirements before appointment. Level of security is …

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