Overview

Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the Cloud Architecture domain within a large-scale, multi-agency environment. This is a strategic role at the heart of technology and business transformation, where you’ll define and drive architectural vision, influence investment decisions, and guide the delivery of innovative cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the strategic vision and roadmap for cloud capabilities.
• Lead and inspire a team of architects, fostering growth and excellence.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies.
• Influence investment cases and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
• Define and maintain standards and patterns for cloud and operational domains.
• Assure architectural outputs and mentor colleagues across the profession.

This role spans both technology and operational domains, requiring exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experienced architect with a strong track record in leading architecture teams and setting strategic direction.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring and developing architectural talent.
• Experience in senior leadership roles, ideally within or alongside public sector organisations.
• Driving innovation and delivering value through emerging technologies.
• A technical degree or equivalent experience is essential. Familiarity with government digital frameworks is a plus.

Contract details

• Contract – Inside IR35
• Hybrid – 2-3 Days Onsite
• 6-12 Month Contract

How to apply

Please apply for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

Industries

• Information Services, Government Administration, and IT Services and IT Consulting