Are you an experienced Enterprise Architect seeking a new challenge?
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is embracing the practice of Enterprise Architecture, and we are looking to build a team of Lead Enterprise Architects who will support the Chief Architect to shape this exciting initiative.
As part of our enterprise architecture practice, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation and joining our talented and experienced cross-disciplinary architecture community to drive business-led transformation with innovative solutions.
Your work will help ensure the safety of citizens on Great Britain’s roads and contribute to keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably.
Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.
There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.
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You will
* The role involves networking and communicating with senior stakeholders across the enterprise in seeking opportunities and value propositions for improvement assuring business, technology and data decisions are aligned with the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmaps.
* You will lead the enablement of the enterprise architecture vision set by the Chief Architect, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and Data perspective.
* You will support in establishing, maintaining, educating and governing the use of our architecture principles, standards and patterns championing them to help realise DVSA’s business strategy and overall digital capabilities.
* You’ll drive informed business, technology and data decisions, emphasising reuse, sustainability, scalability whilst minimising risk, technical debt and total cost of ownership across the enterprise.
* You will represent the DVSA’s Enterprise Architecture across wider government to drive government wide architecture best practice and be a key member in supporting the DVSA in realising its business strategy.
For further information please see the attached Role Profile.
Additional Information
This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.
Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework
This role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
The base pay is £54,857. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £25,543.
The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.
Here are more details on the pay framework.
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