Enterprise Architect

Employer   Parliamentary Digital Service Directorate   Office of the CTO Band / Grade   B1 Salary   £41,340 - £47,975 (excluding £5,000 MSA) Contract Type   Permanent Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Security Level   Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) Interview Format   Panel Interview (Remote) Job Description   Enterprise Architect JD September 2024 (1).docx – 3755KB Opens in a new window
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The Opportunity

You will take primary responsibility for managing Parliament’s Enterprise Architecture repository (currently OrbusInfinity) working with teams across Parliament to ensure that the data in the repository is up to date and generating outputs to the support the wider work of the Enterprise Architecture team and the Digital Steering Groups. 

• helping to align initiatives with overarching digital and parliamentary objectives, analysing the organisation’s technology needs, and contributing to the development of standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps in collaboration with the Enterprise Architecture team and subject-matter experts.
• assisting with the development of solid architectural designs, working with teams to adhere to correct technical governance processes while helping to apply the appropriate organisational standards and methodologies.
• assisting with identifying and mitigating architecture challenges or risks ensuring successful outcomes that align with parliamentary priorities and meet parliamentary standards.
• supporting in defining technical procurement requirements that align with strategic goals and parliamentary standards.
• contributing to the maintenance of technical roadmaps, helping to identify opportunities and challenges, while ensuring compliance with parliamentary guidelines and stringent security protocols.

What You Need

• experience in a relevant technical role, demonstrating good awareness of a range of architectures, technologies, and programming languages.  
• experience of collecting data, ensuring data quality and analysing and presenting data and information to a range of stakeholders.
• awareness of the use of reference architectures and the application of technology policies and/or technical standards, including experience of following clear technical governance processes.
• experience of building relationships with stakeholders with an ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• experience of solving problems with practical technical solutions, demonstrating an awareness of understanding and following organisational patterns and standards.
• ability to make evidence-based decisions, taking into account risk and complexity, demonstrating an understanding of the impact of organisational context.
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The Enterprise Architecture team is part of the Office of the CTO.  We are responsible for developing Parliament’s technology strategy ensuring that Parliament has the technology it needs to do its work.  We do this through mapping Parliament’s digital landscape, working closely with teams across Parliament to understand how demand for digital will change over time, working with teams in the Digital Service to develop roadmaps and developing Parliament’s reference architecture, standards and design patterns.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet criterion 1,2 and 3. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By: 29th October 2024 at 23:55

Interviews: 7th November 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy – this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information

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