Enterprise Architect – Fixed‑Term Contract (12 months)

About the role

The Essex Digital Service is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the future of local government services across Essex. This 12‑month fixed‑term role will be remote (anywhere worker) and will focus on building cross‑organisational technology architectures, digital capabilities and system designs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic architecture advice to senior leaders and external partners.
• Develop future‑state technology, data and digital architectures that support Local Government Reorganisation.
• Review and assure digital and technology proposals for scalability, security and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Lead architecture roadmaps, business case development and technology modernisation initiatives.
• Promote shared digital capabilities, integration and innovation across the Essex public‑sector landscape.
• Collaborate with programme, technical, procurement and partner teams to enable successful transformation.

Required profile

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) with significant Enterprise Architecture experience.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise or Senior Solution Architect on large‑scale transformation programmes.
• TOGAF certified (or equivalent) with knowledge of ArchiMate, BPMN, COBIT and IT4IT frameworks.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, integration, digital strategy and organisational change.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, able to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

Required skills

• TOGAF
• ArchiMate
• BPMN
• COBIT
• IT4IT