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Business Area: VT Corporate Systems & Analytics
Posting Country: United Kingdom
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive, and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
*Hybrid
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month.
Who We Are
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword; it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
What you’ll do
The Enterprise Architect is a key role ensuring that IT supports the Vodafone business strategy. The scope spans the end-to-end business operation, from marketing through to financial operations, and the end-to-end architecture, from channels to back-end systems supporting the full value chain.
Main responsibilities:
* Assist in the definition and governance of the Vodafone UK IT architecture, ensuring that it meets business requirements and performance goals.
* Act as a functional end-to-end expert for a portfolio of related applications within UK Technology.
* Lead design reviews to ensure compliance with the target architecture throughout the development life cycle.
* Lead architecture effort for small to medium projects or be a member of an Architecture team for larger programmes.
* Manage or assist in the delivery of technical solutions that provide business advantage to Vodafone.
* Work with product vendors and system integrators in achieving the above.
* Contribute to and understand the IT Architecture Strategy in conjunction with VF UK Strategy and VF Global vision.
Who you are
* TOGAF certified or with significant architecture experience at a strategic level.
* Technical competency of solution design.
* Understanding of what it means to be a “digital” company.
* Understanding of multi-channel customer service.
* Ability to work within a technical environment performing technical design and/or system analysis roles across technical domains.
* Demonstrated technology background with associated academic technical qualification and/or experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Enthusiastic and keen attitude to developing knowledge in existing and upcoming technologies.
* Ability to build and maintain strong ongoing relationships across a business.
* Strong self-management skills with the ability to manage own workload to complete assigned tasks to time and quality.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply.
What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is key to their success. We offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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