Head of Enterprise Architecture, Integration & Governance

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  • Swindon
  • £100,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
£100,000 per annum + £6,744 car allowance per annum + company bonusHybrid working-60% at our Head Office, SwindonHappy to consider flexible workingYou must have the right to work in the UK on a long term ongoing basis, we are unable to sponsor individuals for this role.About usMore than 22,400 customers rely on us as the UK's leading newspaper and magazine wholesaler. With nightly miracles delivered by an extensive network of distribution centres, we have more roles than you realise. One look at our heritage tells you that we’re as good as our word – we have a reputation built on security, reliability, and delivering on promises. Right now, we’re excitingly looking to the future and all that means for our customers and our people’s careers.About the roleFollowing a restructure, we are really excited to be recruiting for this newly created role- Head of Enterprise Architecture, Integration & Governance.We are heavily investing in Future Technology platforms & services to enable us to be future fit & fufil our vision of being the UK's leading provider of early morning supply chain solutions. This includes a new WMS, Transport System, CRM & Data Warehouse.This is a senior role which is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise-wide architecture strategy, ensuring seamless integration across systems, and establishing governance frameworks to support business objectives. This role collaborates with business and technology leaders to drive digital transformation, optimize IT investments, and align technology with the company’s strategic vision.This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a new role as we implement & embed brand new technology supporting business transformation.About you
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equal experience in roles
  • 10+ years of experience in similar technology roles
  • Proven leadership experience in managing IT teams and driving technology strategy
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
  • Expertise in cloud computing, SaaS, APIs, and microservices architecture
  • Experience with middleware, integration platforms, and data governance.
  • Strong background in modern application architectures, including microservices, containerization, and DevOps.
  • Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management frameworks
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What we can offer youNot only do we offer free onsite parking, life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:
  • £6,744 per annum car allowance
  • Company bonus
  • Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
  • 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
  • 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
  • Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
  • Private medical insurance
  • Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
Experience a career that’s as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. Apply now.Documents

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