Head of Architecture

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom TransUnion Full time

What We'll Bring:

We Are TransUnion:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring:

We’re looking for a Head of Architectureto join our Global Technology team. 

Day to Day You’ll Be:

Building and developing the Architecture function and discipline in the UK, with capability that is appropriate for the UK business and aligns to the TU Global Architecture function.

Creation and maintenance of “technology” as well as business driven roadmaps for all IT services in the UK business, aligned to the architectural direction of TU globally and the UK business 3-year plan.

The owner of the 3-year plan for technology.

The lead technologist in the business: Understanding the industry trends; Building relationships with key technology suppliers and clients.

When developing and delivering against the roadmaps:

Drive the use of technology that promotes (long term) efficiency, scalability and flexibility.

Drive a commercial view of the choices being made

Build on the “shared IP” philosophy of TU

Ensure design authority and governance is in place to manage adherence to and deviation from the agreed architectural direction and roadmaps

Budget planning & control over IT Strategy and Architecture.

Exercise quality control and progress control over the work of direct reports, motivating them and ensuring that good standards of discipline and conduct are maintained and preparing periodic performance appraisals.

Identify and shape current and future needs for staff skills, architecture and make recommendations for improvements and changes.

Communicating architecture and IT standards to all stakeholders and ensure standards are published, updated and adhered to

Responsible for managing architecture process risk.

Impact You'll Make:

What’s In It For you?

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.

We’re happy to talk flexible working. We operate a hybrid model allowing you to explore the balance of work and hours from home and/or from our offices in Leeds or London.

As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme, our benefits packagecomes with:

26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)

Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday

A generous contributory pension scheme +access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Private health care +a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools

Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a place to grow:

If there’s something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.

Flexibility at TU:

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we’ve set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:

At TransUnion, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual’s talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting

Interview & Hiring Process :

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you’ll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.


We do not accept any unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. 

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