Senior Enterprise It Architect

Senior Enterprise IT Architect
• A chance to join a growing Enterprise IT Architecture function
• Opportunity to support high profile IT projects across NFU Mutual
• This is a hybrid role 80% homeworking available and 20% in Stratford Upon Avon
About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Enterprise IT Architect to support the evolution of the function and an increase in demand from high profile IT projects across NFU Mutual. The role will focus on several things including Future technology direction, Technology and application life cycle management to ensure that the technology, estates and platforms are within acceptable risk boundaries, and the financial and vendor landscape relating to the broader architecture of the organisation are considered.
You'll also be responsible for defining the future road map for the technologies and platforms for the organisation, whilst working with senior business stakeholders. And you'll also be involved with broader industry research, understanding where the technology and the insurance industry are heading from a technology point of view to ensure a forward-facing approach.
You'll work closely with the Business Architecture team as they'll be a key stakeholder for you, so being able to understand that world whilst being able to utilise your information architecture and technology architecture skills will form an integral part of your role.
About you
As our Senior IT Enterprise Architect, you'll have the right mixture of technical knowledge, as well as being able to engage and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You will be the type of person that has strong leadership qualities to lead teams and can share knowledge, to upskill and coach colleagues. You will be able to convey complex topics to senior stakeholders and deep dive on technical topics with IT colleagues and vendors where needed. You will also be or have:
Demonstrable experience as an Enterprise IT Architect playing a key role in an IT architecture function
Working knowledge of all Architectural domains
Working knowledge of Architectural standards and methodologies e.g. TOGAF. And Architectural design patterns
Experience maintaining IT product and supplier roadmaps for specific domains
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level
At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.
We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
Salary - GBP80,000 - GBP90,000 Dependant upon experience
Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Private medical insurance + options to add family members
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
GBP20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend GBP500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual
We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and are one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Tiddington Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 7BJ
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Vacancy managed by
Ben Ellis