Senior Head Of Enterprise Architecture

Arqiva; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Head of Enterprise Architecture to shape technology strategy and innovation. This pivotal role involves aligning architecture decisions with business goals, overseeing enterprise architecture governance, and mentoring teams across technology. The ideal candidate has significant experience in Utilties, IoT, or Smart Infrastructure sectors and is ready to lead critical initiatives in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

£108,000 base salary

15% Bonus

6% Pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect or Head/Director of Architecture.
• Strong background within Utilities, IoT, or Smart Infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of technology modernisation and platform evolution.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Arqiva’s architecture framework.
• Lead enterprise architecture governance structure.
• Mentor leadership teams across technology.

Skills

enterprise architecture principles and frameworks

strategic thinking and stakeholder influence

bridge business and technical discussions

architecture governance, design, and technology transformation

communication and collaboration skills

technical understanding across cloud

IoT, Smart Cities, NB-IoT

Agile and Waterfall

Education

Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Head Of Enterprise Architecture

WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom

Job Description

LONDON OR WINCHESTER, United Kingdom

Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment, with the successful candidate required to travel to our London (Newman Street) or Winchester office 2–3 days a week, depending on business needs.

We offer

• Up to £108,000 base salary
• 15% Bonus
• 6% Pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits platform, including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Role Purpose

As Senior Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Arqiva’s technology strategy and innovation roadmap, reporting directly to Director of Enterprise Architecture.

You’ll take a strategic, enterprise-wide view of technology, ensuring all IT architecture decisions align with business objectives and future growth plans. This is a highly influential individual contributor role requiring a leader who can bridge business and technology setting the vision for Arqiva’s next generation of platforms, particularly across Utilities, IoT, and Connectivity domains.

You’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Sales, guiding technology direction and helping Arqiva stay at the forefront of smart infrastructure and connectivity solutions.

Accountabilities

• Owns, develops and maintains Arqiva’s architecture framework
• Establishes and leads the enterprise architecture governance structure across broad domains
• Recognised authority accountable for the definition of enterprise architecture
• Mentors the leadership and management teams across technology.
• Leads enterprise-wide initiatives to optimise and transform IT infrastructure and systems.
• Acts as a key advisor to senior management on technological advancements and innovations.
• Owns the removal of technological impediments to cross functional teams
• Develops recommendations for IT solution design and integration based on business needs and architectural principles
• Guides and supports technical teams and Solution Architects as needed
• Ensures that IT investments are aligned with the architectural principles.
• Creates and documents enterprise architecture artifacts (e.g. reference architectures, roadmaps, capability models)
• Conducts gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current IT infrastructure and desired future state
• Aligns IT strategy and planning with the company's business goals.
• Develops and maintains current and future state architecture blueprints.

Skills

• Deep expertise in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g. TOGAF).
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder influence able to shape technology decisions at executive level.
• Proven ability to bridge business and technical discussions, influencing senior stakeholders across multiple domains.
• Exceptional understanding of architecture governance, design, and technology transformation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills able to unify cross-functional teams around shared goals.
• Broad technical understanding across cloud, connectivity, networking, security, and application integration.
• Familiarity with IoT, Smart Cities, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, and satellite or cellular connectivity.
• Experience working in Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect or Head/Director of Architecture in large, complex organisations.
• Strong background within Utilities, IoT, or Smart Infrastructure sectors (essential).
• Exposure to government-funded and regulated environments (e.g. smart metering, energy, or water).
• Proven track record in defining and delivering strategic technology roadmaps.
• Experience collaborating across business, product, and technology teams to align architecture and delivery.
• Understanding of technology modernisation, platform evolution, and innovation enablement.

Qualifications

Relevant qualification (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, or related field) and/or equivalent industry experience.

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward. Connection. Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.

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