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- Cyfnod Penodol: 10 mis (Secondment only for current NHS Employees. Until 31/10/2026.)
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- 990-TD-TA-17307-E
- Cyflogwr
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- £109,610 - £126,404 per annum (exclusive of HCAS) this includes an RRP payment of 20%
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- 01/10/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Lead Enterprise Architect
NHS AfC: Band 8d
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third-party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. We are one of over 15,000 organisations, who voluntarily chose to pay the real Living Wage.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you ready to be at the forefront of one of the most ambitious digital transformations in the England? Do you want to shape the future of health and care for millions of people, driving innovation that improves lives every day?
Lead Enterprise Architects to provide strategic direction and leadership across our Enterprise Architecture function. This is a pivotal role in delivering the NHS’ future plans, and ensuring digital and data products and services are aligned. You will work at the heart of digital transformation, influencing decisions that impact millions of patients and staff. This is more than just a job – it's a chance to make a profound impact on the health of the nation.
The post of Lead Enterprise Architect has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.
Please be aware that RRP is none contractual and subject to review.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
In this role, you will use your strong analytical and architectural design skills along with a proven ability to challenge assumptions, drive consensus across roles & functions & influence at all levels. You will have excellent communication skills & an ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within a complex environment.
You will:
• Lead the development & governance of enterprise architecture across business, data, application, & technology domains
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support development of an actionable future state of architecture across England
• Drive productivity & estate rationalisation through operational & financial efficiency recommendations, collaborating cross-functionally to support implementation & improve adoption
• Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, & roadmaps to support NHS strategic objectives
• Provide expert consultancy to senior stakeholders, ensuring interoperability and compliance with NHS & national standards
• Oversee architecture assurance for major programmes, balancing innovation with risk & cost considerations
• Mentor & develop the architecture community, fostering best practice & continuous improvement
What’s in it for you
• A leadership role in shaping national digital health strategy
• Flexible hybrid working (40% in-person expectation) from any NHSE offices
• Opportunities for professional development, including TOGAF & advanced leadership training
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms — including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
As a Lead Enterprise Architect, you will play an active role in delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan , which places digital transformation at the heart of our services. You’ll lead architectural conversations that span domains and influence decisions that touch every aspect of health and care in England, working across programmes, products and services to ensure digital and data delivery is not only effective and efficient, but also aligned with organisational strategy and national priorities.
We’re seeking bold thinkers, strategic leaders, and collaborative problem-solvers. If you bring deep architectural expertise, a passion for public service, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity — this is your opportunity to lead change at scale.
Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is - short-term vacancy.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments:
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience
- TOGAF 9 Certified (or equivalent)
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven ability to lead architecture governance, policy development, and strategic planning at organisational or national level
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Substantial experience across EA domains (business, data, application, technology) with deep expertise in at least one
- Significant experience of managing teams and initiatives, spanning management of people, processes and risk
- Significant experience in consultancy, stakeholder engagement, assurance for large-scale programmes as well as development & ownership of architectural strategies, policies, standards and guidelines
- Experience in financial planning, business case development, and procurement & commercial activities
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