Head of Architecture

Head Of Architecture

Location: UK Flexible

Hours : 35 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary : circa £85,000 per annum plus benefits (this includes a market supplement)

Our Technology at the British Red Cross is becoming more important than ever.

Without it we couldn’t play such a crucial part in the humanitarian events and causes that help us connect human kindness with human crisis.

About the role…

We are looking for someone with a passion and flair for technology and digital. As the organisation grows and our reach widens, we need someone with the ability and scope to think big about what’s possible within our technology footprint and how it best helps deliver our services.

From CRM systems to digital to platforms via Workplace Technology and ERP systems our Head of Architecture will engage as the lead authority on technical architecture within the Directorate. You will be a key member of the DDAT Management Team whilst managing our team of specialist architecture professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead by Example

Develop the Technical Architecture

Be the voice of the user

Support and Deliver Technology Change

What will you be doing?

Our Head of Architecture will ensure the technical architecture is complete and fit-for-purpose in terms of its ability to address stakeholder requirements and solutions in a cost-effective manner. A key element is to ensure that there is a balance of the desire for short term tactical improvements against long term aims and gains, crucially setting future direction to inform projects and improvement programmes.

You will be responsible for engaging Key Stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that the services delivered meet the business requirements and are delivered in line with organisational strategy and priority. 

Diversity is something we celebrate

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for application is 23.59 on Wednesday 11th January 2022 with interviews scheduled to follow shortly thereafter.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to all our employees, such as 36 days holiday, up to 6% pension contribution. Click here for further details on our staff benefits

If you want a more informal view of the role and the people, read our blog here.

To apply for the role go to our careers site here.