Head of Architecture

3 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom MBN Solutions Full time

Head of Enterprise Data Architecture

Up to £125,000 + bonus + benefits

Glasgow office 2 days per week


***You must have previous experience within a similar role in a UK bank. We cannot offer sponsorship for this role***


The Job:


You will provide strategic leadership in enterprise architecture, drive innovation and alignment across the business by collaborating with senior leaders, architects and technology teams to create a cohesive architectural vision.


  • Develop and communicate the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
  • Translate business goals into architectural principles, standards, and guidelines.
  • Lead the enterprise data architecture team, providing direction and mentorship.
  • Advocate for architectural excellence and best practices.
  • Collaborate with the ELT to integrate architecture into decision-making processes.
  • Take a comprehensive view of the organization, considering business processes, data, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Identify opportunities for optimization, consolidation, and innovation.
  • Ensure architectural consistency across projects and initiatives.
  • Facilitate the adoption of new technologies and processes while minimizing disruption.
  • Evaluate the impact of architectural decisions on existing systems and processes.
  • Champion agile and adaptive approaches to change management.
  • Work closely with business domain leaders to understand their needs and challenges.
  • Collaborate with specialized architects (e.g., business, data, security) to create integrated solutions.
  • Communicate architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Assess architectural risks related to scalability, security, compliance, and interoperability.
  • Mitigate risks by recommending appropriate architectural patterns and solutions.
  • Apply TOGAF principles, frameworks, and methodologies to guide architectural decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with TOGAF standards and practices.


The Person:


  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
  • TOGAF certification (Level 2 or higher) is essential.
  • Proven experience in enterprise architecture, including strategic planning, solution design, and implementation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • In summary, the HOEDA is a visionary leader who bridges the gap between business and technology, ensuring that the organization’s architecture evolves strategically and efficiently. Their impact extends beyond IT to drive overall business success.

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