AQA

Enterprise Architect – Assessment Technology

AQA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £73,600 - £89,700 per year

About the role

  • You’ll lead the enterprise architecture function for Assessment Technology, defining and governing the architecture that underpins all assessment products and services.
  • You’ll ensure architectural coherence across business, data, application, and technology domains, while shaping future-focused roadmaps that support transformation and long-term value.
  • Engage senior stakeholders to influence architectural direction and drive alignment.
  • Develop and communicate enterprise-level architectural roadmaps.
  • Provide governance, oversight, and alignment across programmes and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Have experience working in enterprise or solution architecture.
  • Understand modern architecture practices and technology landscapes.
  • Can articulate complex concepts simply and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Are strategic, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple domains.
  • Have experience guiding technology decisions and driving change.
  • Degree in Computing or equivalent business technology delivery experience.
  • Professional accreditation (e.g., BCS, TOGAF) is desirable.
  • Significant experience in enterprise or solution architecture within complex, multi-domain environments.
Benefits
  • 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas
  • a 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements
  • an excellent contributory pension scheme (6%–11.5% depending on your contribution)
  • life assurance, BUPA PMI, and health cash plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise architecturesolution architecturemodern architecture practicestechnology landscapesarchitectural roadmapsgovernanceoversightalignment
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinganalytical skillscommunicationinfluencestakeholder engagement
Certifications
BCSTOGAF