Job Description
Join our Business Architecture team in our Strategy departmentWork with multiple internal functions and projectsHybrid role with 80% homeworking and 20% in Stratford-upon-AvonAbout the role NFU Mutual is going through an exciting period of transformative change, with many interesting and forward-thinking change programmes in flight within the business such as core systems changes and multichannel reviews, this is a fantastic time to join the organisation.We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Lead Business Architect to join NFU Mutual, Which? Insurance Brand of the Year for the 3 rd consecutive year, where youll work across a range of internal functions and have senior stakeholder engagement. Youll be part of our strategy department, that works directly with the Chief Executive Officer, to help understand and deliver the strategy of the whole enterprise.The role of our Lead Business Architects is to align the organisation to the effective delivery of strategy.
This includes the provision of professional business architecture and design authority services to business areas, change programmes and across the organisation and portfolio. This involves shaping, prioritising and governing change initiatives needed for the delivery of company and divisional strategies.Working alongside fellow Lead Business Architects your role will focus predominately on defining and aligning Target Operating Models (TOMs), working closely with Divisions and HR.You will also lead and shape critical strategic change elements by supporting the delivery of early thinking, to help understand overall target state implications and drive out clarity on optimum scope and sequencing.About you With excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, you will demonstrate a consultancy style approach to your work and interactions. Youll be a strategic thinker, comfortable with ambiguity, confident in reviewing and understanding technical information, with the ability to translate and present this to a non-technical audience at ex-co level.
Youll be able to prioritise and communicate what is needed and challenge back where necessary. It is desirable that you have a Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture qualification e.g. TOGAFTo be considered for this role, you must also have experience of:Demonstrable Business Architecture deliverables in a large complex environmentDefining and developing target operating modelsBusiness transformation and business change life cycle leadershipDeveloping and working with capability models, operating models, organisational design or process re-engineeringCross divisional or departmental roadmap developmentDeveloping, implementing & integrating frameworks to capture and share structured thinking, options and recommendationsEnterprise Capability assessing, mapping, maturingAt NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.
We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.Benefits and Rewards When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:Salary up to £85,000 depending on experienceAnnual bonus (up to 25% of salary)Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading schemeA Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilitiesAccess to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership subject to T&CsHealth and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and moreAccess to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insuranceEmployee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each yearUnlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus schemeLife Assurance cover of 4 x salaryEmployee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.Working at NFU Mutual Were one of the UKs leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years weve put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year. We were also named in the Linked InTop 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.Weoffer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow,andrecogniseand reward their contribution.Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them andtheircommunities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.TPBN1_UKTJ