Enterprise Architect

Join WDH and Start Architecting!
We're an inclusive team here at WDH, and are committed to improving our technology landscape so we can press forward with providing safe, affordable housing. If you thrive on innovative solutions, strategic thinking, and leading with vision, then our Enterprise Architect role might be your next adventure!

Your Task, If You Feel Ready for the Challenge:

Architectural Vision
Build out and lead our Architecture Design Authority, collaborating with senior management to define and architect business solutions. You’ll be at the forefront of advising on technology choices that align with our strategic objectives. This will be our first senior architecture role, so this is a great opportunity to make your mark.

Strategic Influence
Work across the organisation to design, deliver, and evolve our digital, data, and technology solutions, ensuring they support the development of modern business services.

The Horizon and New Technology
Monitor and assess new technologies and advances in Technical and Application Architectures to keep WDH ahead of the curve.

The Day-to-Day:

Change Champion
Propose and evaluate change initiatives, supporting strategy development and risk management with senior leadership.

Solution Strategist
Guide the development of application roadmaps, ensuring our technology estate meets user requirements and strategic goals.

Governance Guru
Manage governance forums to maintain our Enterprise Architecture, ensuring consistency with standards, policies, and strategies.

Financial Planner
Secure budgetary resources and contribute to financial planning for strategy programmes and project delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications and Skills

• Level 5 qualification or equivalent (e.g., HNC, Diploma).
• TOGAF or similar Enterprise Architecture certification.
• Extensive experience with architecture methodologies and frameworks.

Experience and Expertise

• Proven track record in driving large-scale architectural projects.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with 3rd party Technical and Application Architects.

Personal Attributes:

Innovative Thinker
Bring creativity and innovation to technical architecture and business solutions.

Effective Communicator
Engage with stakeholders at all levels, presenting complex information clearly and confidently.

Leadership Excellence
Demonstrate strong leadership skills, working independently and as part of a team to achieve strategic outcomes.

If you’re ready to shape the future of WDH’s digital landscape and make a real impact, apply today and join our awesome team!

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Huw Davies [email protected] 

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.