Skills

Communication Leadership Dynamics Strategic thinking Architecture Architecture Strategy Enterprise Architecture Azure Project Management

Job Specifications

Job Advert: Enterprise Architect / Strategy and Architect

Location: London, UK

Contract Term: 24 Months (with potential for extension)

Reports to: IT Director

About The Role

We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead the strategic direction of our technology landscape. This is a senior leadership role within the IT team, responsible for shaping and evolving our enterprise architecture across business, applications, data, and infrastructure domains.

You'll work closely with the Project Management Office and business stakeholders to ensure that all technology initiatives align with our strategic goals, delivering scalable, resilient, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technology Leadership

Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy
Liaise between business and IT to align technology with organisational goals
Develop long-term technology roadmaps
Evaluate and recommend platforms and architectural approaches
Lead technology assessments and resolve complex challenges

Enterprise Architecture Development

Design and implement architecture frameworks
Establish technology standards and governance
Analyse existing systems and propose modernisation strategies
Lead transformation and migration initiatives

Governance and Oversight

Implement governance frameworks
Provide high-level oversight of projects to ensure strategic alignment

Emerging Technology and Innovation

Monitor emerging trends and assess their impact
Lead initiatives to implement innovative solutions

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work with PMO, business leaders, and technical teams
Facilitate alignment on architectural decisions

Technical Proficiency

Ensure robust cloud and infrastructure solutions
Provide leadership and guidance to IT and project teams

Qualifications & Experience

Degree-level education
Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or in senior IT roles
Background in energy or manufacturing sectors
Experience with significant technology change projects
Strong knowledge of Microsoft, Dynamics, Azure, and ERP migrations

Key Competencies

Strong communication and leadership skills
Broad technical knowledge and enterprise architecture expertise
Strategic thinking with a focus on business outcomes
Proactive, curious, and quality-driven mindset
Ability to build positive working relationships and share ideas

About the Company

Every day enfinium transforms waste into energy to help power homes, businesses and the circular economy. As one of the largest energy from waste operators in the UK, we are also transforming the way our industry serves customers, communities and the environment. By playing our part in the decarbonisation of waste management, the national grid and society as a whole, we are helping the UK deliver on its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions. At a glance: • 4 operating facilities, 2 under construction • A... Know more