Chief Architect

Jobs for Humanity; London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Council is seeking a Chief Architect to lead the Architecture discipline within the Digital & Technology department, guiding enterprise transformation and optimisation initiatives. You will lead the Architecture team and collaborate with peers across Digital & Technology and stakeholders in the wider organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will champion architecture value, shape delivery, and drive strategies that grow revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architecture discipline within the Digital & Technology leadership, guiding enterprise transformation and optimisation initiatives.
• Lead the Architecture team of the Digital & Technology Engineering pillar and collaborate with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Focus on building relationships with key stakeholders, communicating the value of Architecture and shaping the delivery of Architecture services.

Job description

The British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide through art, education and internationally recognised English qualifications.

We work with people in over 200 countries and territories, and we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

We are currently looking for a Chief Architect to join our Digital & Technology department.

Job Description

As Chief Architect, you will champion the Architecture discipline as part of Digital and Technology leadership with the wider organisation. You will lead the Architecture team of the Digital and Technology Engineering pillar, and you willcollaborate with peer colleagues in Digital and Technology and stakeholders in the wider organisation.

In your role, you will report to and support the Director of Engineering in proactively andholistically guiding the enterprise through transformation and optimisation initiatives,supporting the formulation of future strategy. The scope of activities includes helping the organisation achieve targeted business outcomes to grow revenue, optimising costs andmitigating risks.

You will focus on building relationships with key stakeholders,communicating the value of Architecture and the services it offers, and shaping andguiding the delivery of the Architecture function’s services.