Lead Enterprise Architect
<p><b>Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives within a large or complex organization.</li><li>Experience influencing an organization’s architecture strategy and roadmap, including transitioning from current to future states.</li><li>Proven ability to network and collaborate with senior stakeholders, driving innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Experience in guiding and mentoring architecture teams, ensuring their objectives align with broader organizational goals.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>I will lead efforts across multiple architectural domains, ensuring alignment with DVLA’s objectives while fostering continual improvement.</li><li>I will communicate and collaborate with senior stakeholders across enterprises, seeking opportunities for enhancement.</li><li>I will support at least one community or team, or a combination of both.</li><li>I will identify and utilize best practices and emerging technologies and approaches.</li><li>I will lead teams, including enterprise architects, to help them understand how to deliver the team's objectives in alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>I will conduct horizon scanning for influences or risks that could impact or create opportunities for the organization.</li><li>I will take a leading role in the overall direction of business and digital capabilities.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>TOGAF</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>As a Lead Enterprise Architect at DVLA, I will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering our enterprise architecture strategy. I will be instrumental in defining and maintaining our organization's architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps across current, transitional, and future states. The salary for this role will be up to £80,400, depending on interview assessment, along with an over 28% employer pension contribution and other Civil Service benefits.<br><br>I have the opportunity to support a function that may require DV clearance, and while this is not a mandatory requirement, DVLA will apply for it on my behalf once I am in post, offering further scope for professional growth and influence. I will be part of a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity, providing a range of staff communities to support all colleagues. Additionally, I can enjoy flexible working options that promote a great work-life balance, alongside benefits such as a generous pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and amenities like an on-site gym and nursery. <br><br>This role requires SC clearance, which necessitates having been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. Note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License and is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. If I am an experienced Enterprise Architect ready for a new challenge and eager to shape the future architecture strategy for DVLA, I am encouraged to apply today.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives within a large or complex organization.</li><li>Experience influencing an organization’s architecture strategy and roadmap, including transitioning from current to future states.</li><li>Proven ability to network and collaborate with senior stakeholders, driving innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Experience in guiding and mentoring architecture teams, ensuring their objectives align with broader organizational goals.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>I will lead efforts across multiple architectural domains, ensuring alignment with DVLA’s objectives while fostering continual improvement.</li><li>I will communicate and collaborate with senior stakeholders across enterprises, seeking opportunities for enhancement.</li><li>I will support at least one community or team, or a combination of both.</li><li>I will identify and utilize best practices and emerging technologies and approaches.</li><li>I will lead teams, including enterprise architects, to help them understand how to deliver the team's objectives in alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>I will conduct horizon scanning for influences or risks that could impact or create opportunities for the organization.</li><li>I will take a leading role in the overall direction of business and digital capabilities.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>TOGAF</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>As a Lead Enterprise Architect at DVLA, I will play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering our enterprise architecture strategy. I will be instrumental in defining and maintaining our organization's architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps across current, transitional, and future states. The salary for this role will be up to £80,400, depending on interview assessment, along with an over 28% employer pension contribution and other Civil Service benefits.<br><br>I have the opportunity to support a function that may require DV clearance, and while this is not a mandatory requirement, DVLA will apply for it on my behalf once I am in post, offering further scope for professional growth and influence. I will be part of a culture that encourages inclusion and diversity, providing a range of staff communities to support all colleagues. Additionally, I can enjoy flexible working options that promote a great work-life balance, alongside benefits such as a generous pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and amenities like an on-site gym and nursery. <br><br>This role requires SC clearance, which necessitates having been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. Note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License and is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. If I am an experienced Enterprise Architect ready for a new challenge and eager to shape the future architecture strategy for DVLA, I am encouraged to apply today.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>