Business Architect – 12-month fixed-term contract
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package
Location: Flexible – Offices in Swindon, Fareham, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and London
The opportunity:
What will you be doing?
1. Collaborate with architects, project teams, and business members to develop solutions that meet business needs.
2. Engage and influence key stakeholders across IT, business, and senior executives.
3. Create business design documents and presentations using established formats and templates.
4. Shape future strategy in conjunction with the architecture team.
5. Facilitate the conceptualisation of Operational Transformation and Change programs.
6. Identify opportunities for business improvement and standardisation across segments.
7. Document current and future state architectures for various Enterprise Architecture domains.
8. Monitor market trends to propose innovative solutions that enhance business value.
9. Promote architectural principles, standards, and guidelines to stakeholders, providing consulting support.
10. Lead or participate in architectural reviews and contribute to the Enterprise Architecture framework.
11. Interact with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, project managers, and vendors.
12. Translate business objectives into defined business cases in collaboration with stakeholders.
13. Analyse complex operational data to make informed recommendations for business performance improvement.
14. Contribute to functional strategy and develop business architecture standardisation methods aligned with global initiatives.
15. Provide expert guidance to resolve complex customer cases and enhance service.
16. Manage relationships with key stakeholders to foster engagement and leadership in design and development.
17. Ensure successful project delivery by addressing business requirements and collaborating across teams.
18. Solve internal customer issues in conjunction with partners and vendors.
19. Exemplify corporate values through behaviours.
What are we looking for?
20. IT Architecture Experience: Proven track record in designing and implementing IT architecture solutions that align with business goals, enhance system performance, and ensure scalability and security across the organisation.
21. Architecture Accreditation: Desirable TOGAF certification demonstrating best practices.
22. Organisational Design: Basic understanding of principles to optimise efficiency.
23. Internal Influencer: Ability to negotiate and foster collaboration with internal clients.
24. Effective Communication: Expert in simplifying complex information clearly.
25. Organisational Knowledge: Deep insight into structure and objectives to align solutions.
26. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for identifying and resolving issues.
27. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
28. Change Management: Familiarity with principles to support organisational transformation.
29. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align solutions with long-term business goals.
30. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven effectiveness in working across departments.
31. Data Analysis: Proficient in analysing data for informed decision-making.
32. Continuous Improvement: Commitment to enhancing processes and driving innovation.
What will you get in return?
Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
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Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid