Enterprise Architect
Posted 5 days ago by Experis UK
£850 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role involves multiple Enterprise Architect positions within a major UK government organization, each focusing on distinct domains such as Application, Infrastructure, and Cloud Architecture. These senior-level roles are designed to influence long-term strategy and lead architecture teams across complex IT estates. Candidates will engage with senior stakeholders and drive innovation while ensuring architectural consistency. Active security clearance is required for these positions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape strategic vision and long-term roadmaps for your domain.
- Lead and mentor teams of architects, setting guardrails and best practices.
- Engage senior stakeholders to align business and technology goals.
- Horizon-scan for emerging technologies and drive innovation through pilots.
- Influence investment cases and ensure architectural consistency across delivery.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in large, complex organisations.
- Strong background in one of the three domains listed (Application, Infrastructure, Cloud).
- Public sector or regulated industry experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Salary (Rate): £850/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Contract Opportunity: Enterprise Architects (x3 Domains) - Major Government Organisation
I'm currently supporting a major UK government organisation with multiple Enterprise Architect contract roles, each focused on a distinct domain. These are senior-level architecture positions offering the opportunity to shape long-term strategy, influence investment, and lead architecture teams across complex estates.
Open Roles We're Hiring Across Three Specialist Domains
- Enterprise Architect - Application Architecture
Lead the modernisation of application landscapes, SaaS adoption, integration strategies, and digital service enablement. - Enterprise Architect - Infrastructure Architecture
Define strategy for networks, platforms, data centres, and connectivity across a large-scale, hybrid IT estate. - Enterprise Architect - Cloud Architecture
Develop cloud-native roadmaps, migration strategies, governance models, and future-proofed cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities (All Roles)
- Shape strategic vision and long-term roadmaps for your domain.
- Lead and mentor teams of architects, setting guardrails and best practices.
- Engage senior stakeholders to align business and technology goals.
- Horizon-scan for emerging technologies and drive innovation through pilots.
- Influence investment cases and ensure architectural consistency across delivery.
Contract Details
- Rate: Up to £850/day (Inside IR35, UMB)
- Locations: London, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading, Warrington, York (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
- Clearance: Active SC or CTC required
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in large, complex organisations.
- Strong background in one of the three domains listed above.
- Public sector or regulated industry experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Interested? Send a CV to kacey.norris@experis.co.uk
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