Enterprise Architect

Envitia is a UK-based data and digital consultancy, delivering high-impact transformation services that help organisations unlock the full value of their data. With over 30 years of experience, we combine deep technical expertise with a strong consulting approach, working in close partnership with our clients to solve complex, mission-critical challenges and deliver measurable business outcomes. 

Our consulting teams operate at the heart of some of the UK’s most critical programmes, partnering with Central Government, Defence, and National Security organisations. We act as trusted advisors—shaping strategy, defining architectures, and leading transformation initiatives that enable our clients to harness data, from geospatial intelligence through to advanced analytics and AI. 

At Envitia, consulting is about more than delivery, it’s about influence, impact, and long-term partnership. You’ll be part of a growing, collaborative consulting practice that is focused on delivering real value, building enduring client relationships, and shaping the future of data-driven decision-making in complex environments.

We’re also proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Medium-Sized Companies, a reflection of our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and creating an environment where our people can thrive.

The Role

As an Enterprise Architect at Envitia, you’ll take a leading role in shaping and delivering high-impact consulting engagements across Central Government and Defence clients. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand complex organisational challenges and define enterprise-level business and technology architectures that enable meaningful transformation. 

You’ll bring a strong consulting mindset, combining strategic thinking with commercial awareness to develop clear visions, roadmaps, and target-state architectures aligned to client priorities. Your focus will be on delivering tangible business value—ensuring that technology decisions drive measurable outcomes and long-term success for our customers.

In this role, you won’t just design architectures, you’ll lead change. You’ll drive the adoption of new business and technical capabilities, working across stakeholders to embed solutions effectively and ensure they deliver real-world impact. From early-stage advisory and strategy through to delivery and transition, you’ll take ownership of the full client lifecycle, providing leadership and direction at every stage. 

This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and client engagement, playing a key role in growing Envitia’s consulting capability while helping customers solve complex, mission-critical challenges.

 Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and delivery of enterprise architecture strategies, aligning business outcomes with technology direction across complex client environments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping business architecture frameworks and solutions to address strategic and operational challenges.
• Establish and embed effective enterprise architecture governance, ensuring alignment with client standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice.
• Develop and maintain long-term technology roadmaps that support client transformation goals and evolving organisational priorities.
• ApplyTarget Operating Model (TOM) expertise to design scalable, efficient operating structures that enable sustainable change.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Provide leadership across transformation programmes, ensuring architectural principles are integrated seamlessly into delivery and adoption.
• Champion thought leadership in enterprise, business, and technical architecture, supporting the growth of both client capability and Envitia’s consulting offering.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering enterprise and business architecture within a consulting environment, working across complex, client-facing engagements.
• Strong background operating within a consultancy, with experience delivering enterprise-level solutions and advising clients on strategic transformation.
• Demonstrable experience working with Central Government and/or Defence clients, with an understanding of the challenges, governance, and operating environments within these sectors.
• Broad architectural knowledge across multiple domains, including business, application, data, and technology architecture.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Solid knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and approaches (e.g. TOGAF), including business capability modelling and enterprise integration strategies.
• Experience designing and implementing Target Operating Models (TOMs) to support large-scale organisational transformation.
• Proven ability to define and implement enterprise processes and governance frameworks that enable effective control, assurance, and decision-making.
  
• A consulting mindset, with strong adaptability, a growth-focused outlook, and a passion for delivering high-impact, value-driven outcomes.

Security Clearance Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a SC level security clearance.

Location

The role will require travel to our Horsham offices 2 days a month as well as travel to customer sites in the UK when required.

What it's like to work at Envitia

At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We’re committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance both your professional and personal wellbeing, including:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off, with the ability to buy or sell up to five additional days
• Private Healthcare: Comprehensive coverage with additional options for family members
• Training & Skills Development: Ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance your career
• Fitness Reimbursement: Support for gym memberships or fitness-related expenses
• Life Assurance: Extensive life insurance coverage for peace of mind
• Pension Contribution: Competitive options to help you plan for a secure financial future
• Perkbox Subscription: Discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Designed to support work-life balance and personal commitments
• Internal Reward Schemes: Recognition initiatives to celebrate your contributions and achievements
• Community Engagement & Volunteering: Opportunities to support meaningful causes through company-sponsored programs

Inclusion at Envitia

At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance.

If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.