Principal Enterprise Architect

Salary: £75,600 - 75,600 per year

• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect or in an equivalent senior architecture role, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and translating organisational strategy into practical outcomes
• Extensive experience developing enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, governance and roadmaps
• Strong knowledge of business, data, application, integration, security and technology architecture
• Experience providing assurance across complex programmes, technology investments and procurements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic and systems-thinking capabilities, connecting people, processes, information and technology to achieve business outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence to challenge constructively and influence decisions
• Degree-level qualifications or equivalent professional experience, alongside ongoing professional development
• Certifications such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, Microsoft Azure, cloud, security or data architecture are advantageous

• Define and mature our enterprise architecture function, governance and standards
• Develop enterprise-wide architecture roadmaps aligned with our organisational strategy and transformation priorities
• Provide strategic architectural leadership across business, data, application, security, integration and technology domains
• Advise senior stakeholders on technology investment decisions and future operating models
• Support large-scale transformation programmes and digital innovation initiatives
• Drive simplification, integration and modernisation across our technology estate
• Provide assurance that programmes, projects and procurements align with strategic objectives and deliver value for money
• Shape our future cloud services, AI, automation, cyber security, digital workplace technologies and data platforms
• Build strong relationships across our organisation and influence decision-making at senior levels

• AI
• Architect
• ArchiMate
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• TOGAF

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We are Plymouth Community Homes, supporting more than 35,000 people across Plymouth through over 16,000 homes and services. We are on an ambitious transformation journey, investing in technology, data and innovation to improve outcomes for residents and colleagues. As Principal Enterprise Architect, you will provide enterprise-wide architectural leadership, shape our future technology landscape and help us become a truly digital organisation. You will be a trusted adviser to senior leaders and help connect business strategy, digital services, data, applications and technology. This is a strategic role with the opportunity to shape enterprise architecture and contribute to our long-term strategy and digital transformation. The position is not suitable for job share. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, flexi-time, a generous employer-contribution pension, 25 days of annual leave rising to 30 plus bank holidays, a holiday trading scheme, an onsite gym and changing facilities, an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support, annual flu vaccinations, a Cycle to Work scheme, three volunteering days per year and modern technology to support agile working. Other benefits include bereavement leave, a canteen, casual dress, company events, employee and store discounts, free parking, a sabbatical, sick pay and transport links. The salary is £75,600 per year. The role is based in Plymouth, with the posting also stating an in-person work location. The shortlisting date is 18 November and interviews are scheduled for 25–26 November 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from talented people of all communities and backgrounds.

last updated 43 week of 2026