Strategic Enterprise Architect — Roadmaps & Impact

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28.97% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in London is recruiting for a Principal Enterprise Architect to help shape the technology strategy for the Department for Transport. You will define architecture, roadmaps and governance across a complex digital landscape, ensuring investments deliver measurable business value.

You will work closely with senior leaders and technical teams to guide decision-making, manage architectural risk, and mentor others while delivering high-impact programmes across government.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategy, principles, standards, patterns, and roadmaps aligned to departmental priorities and business needs.
• Taking ownership of the results and service impacts of architectural advice and decisions, including getting directly involved in high‑risk or business‑critical work to resolve issues and unblock delivery.
• Building trusted relationships with senior business, service, delivery and technical stakeholders; understanding needs; agreeing priorities; and communicating complex options clearly.
• Identifying, communicating, and managing architectural risks through to resolution, balancing delivery pace with security, resilience, compliance, operational stability and value for money.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in London is recruiting for a Principal Enterprise Architect to help shape the technology strategy for the Department for Transport. You will define architecture, roadmaps and governance across a complex digital landscape, ensuring investments deliver measurable business value.

You will work closely with senior leaders and technical teams to guide decision-making, manage architectural risk, and mentor others while delivering high-impact programmes across government.