Strategic Enterprise Architect – Higher Education (Hybrid)

Harvey Nash Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Higher Education organization is seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape digital transformation. The role includes defining enterprise architecture roadmaps and influencing senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in architecture roles, expertise in cloud platforms, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and an impactful change at the heart of UK Higher Education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Higher Education Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect in a large, complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Develop architecture blueprints that support organizational strategy.
• Act as a technical authority for service and platform decisions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud Platforms

Cyber Security

Business Process Modelling

Excellent Documentation Skills

Education

Experience in Enterprise Architect or senior architecture role

TOGAF certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure DevOps

ArchiMate

Job description

A leading Higher Education organization is seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape digital transformation. The role includes defining enterprise architecture roadmaps and influencing senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in architecture roles, expertise in cloud platforms, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and an impactful change at the heart of UK Higher Education.