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Enterprise Architecture

Posted: 29/10/24
Recruiter:Hays - Keele University
Reference:2842178472
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: System Architect
Salary:£71,819 - £88,078 Annual comprehensive benefits package
Location:Staffordshire
Description:

Enterprise Architect- Permanent role- up to £88,078 per anumm-Hybrid working- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to buy further holiday

About Keele University

Keele University is a world class campus-based university who have ambitious plans for our future growth and development. Our technology mission focuses on leveraging digital and data expertise to drive innovation and support a sustainable future.

Digital Transformation will play a key part in supporting our focus across three key strategies Digital Society Institute establishing a gateway to digital and data expertise within the university. Smart Energy and Green Technology and Partnerships and collaboration. Our commitment to technology is deeply intertwined with our broader mission of sustainability and societal impact and we want you to be part of our future

Your new role

The Enterprise Architect will play a pivotal role within the IT landscape of the University. Providing technical architectural leadership for the University, reporting to the CIO and working closely with Transformation, IT and Professional Services teams to develop a coherent, compliant, financially and technically sustainable approach to IT provision. This exciting opportunity will see you responsible for development and maintenance of IT architecture roadmaps, aligning with the strategic goals and objectives of the institution to move toward target architectures. You will play a key role in strategic planning ensuring they are fit for purpose, secure, scalable, and cost-effective helping drive our transformation and create a sustainable Technology, Data and Digital roadmap for the future.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive experience developing and maintaining an enterprise architecture strategy, framework and roadmap across a diverse technology stack and complex organisation.
  • Demonstrable experience of defining, developing and communicating the vision, principles, and standards of Technology architect across a broad range of technical and non technical stakeholders
  • Extensive experience analysing business requirements and translate them into effective IT solutions.
  • Ability to provide guidance and share expertise and best practise when integrating new technologies into the existing IT landscape, ensuring risk and opportunities for improvement and emerging technologies are identified.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

What you'll get in return

Keele University are committed to providing an excellent work life balance and below are just some of the extensive employee benefits.

  • Agile and flexible working

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with the option to buy further holiday

  • Health and Wellbeing Support with 24 hour access to staff counselling
  • Keele is committed to supporting colleagues with parenting and caring responsibilities and offer a range of generous family-friendly policies
  • Occupational health support
  • Eye and eyesight examinations
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Green campus with on campus walking and cycling routes
  • Cycle to work scheme with tax free hire of bicycles and related safety and security equipment.

What you need to do now

HAYS Technology have been retained by Keele University to manage the search and recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Hayley Heath at Hays Technology.

Closing date Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 6th November 2024

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