Role Title

Enterprise Architect – Business / Applications / Data, Integration & AI

Salary: We anticipate offering between £78,200.00 - £102,637.50 (DOE)

Location: Derby, Warrington, or Manchester offices – Hybrid working flexibility

Rolls-Royce SMR is doing something never done before. We’re revolutionising an industry, presenting a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than a job; this is a legacy.

We are recruiting three Enterprise Architect roles, each focused on a distinct domain. Please specify which role you are applying for in your application.

• Business Enterprise Architect
• Enterprise Architect – Applications
• Enterprise Architect – Data, Integration & AI

As an Enterprise Architect at Rolls-Royce SMR, you’ll play a strategic leadership role in shaping our digital and technology landscape. You’ll define and evolve enterprise architecture frameworks, align technology initiatives with business objectives, and guide major transformation programmes. You’ll act as a Design Authority, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance across systems, platforms, and data flows.

Key Results & Achievements

• Establish architecture governance and processes to guide technology decisions.
• Translate long-term business strategies into scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.
• Lead key technology initiatives and mentor architecture and engineering teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.

We welcome applicants who may feel they meet 75% of the requirements. If you’re considering a sector move or transferable skills, we would love to hear from you.

Role applicants should specify a domain in their application. We also encourage applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, technology strategies, and transformation activities.
• Act as Design Authority across programmes, influencing architectural decisions.

Domains of Expertise

• Business: Focus on enterprise resource planning, human capital management, and operational efficiency.
• Applications: Lead application architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.
• Data, Integration & AI: Drive data strategy, integration frameworks, and AI adoption.

Training & Qualification Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise architecture within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of systems integration, cloud platforms, data architecture, and digital transformation.
• TOGAF, BCS certifications or equivalent experience are beneficial.

Our Application Process

Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening, including:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: £78,200.00 - £102,637.50 DOE
• Bonus - Short Term Incentive - 17% target
• Benefits Allowance - £5,000 to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays - 28 days + public holidays, with option to buy/sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 one-off payment for home office purchases

About Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR combines a world-class brand with a startup mentality to deliver a mission with a meaningful impact. We value a strengths-based culture and provide opportunities for growth and development as part of a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Our Culture

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse teams generate better results and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. If you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply and help us shape our culture.