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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Inspire People - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £57,515.0 - £82,340.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Model and Notation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, High-Level Architecture, UML, Zachman Framework, Cloud Platform System, Archimate, Togaf, Information Technology - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-B2BBA689FF26B08EBF/ ## About the Role * Demonstrated expertise in establishing and executing enterprise architecture principles, standards, blueprints, roadmaps and patterns that drive business value * Extensive experience delivering transformation initiatives involving cloud environments and integrated technology ecosystems * Practical experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks (eg TOGAF, Zachman) in real-world transformation contexts * Strong capability in developing strategic vision and translating complexity into clear, actionable roadmaps * Experience delivering architecture governance and assurance * Strong strategic thinking and planning capability * Robust analytical skills to support evidence-based decision-making * Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills at senior level Desirable skills for the Lead Enterprise Architect include: * Degree in a Digital Development and Technology discipline (or equivalent experience) * Formal enterprise architecture certification (eg TOGAF, Zachman) * Experience with architecture modelling approaches (eg Archimate, UML, BPMN) ## Description Become part of a mission-driven digital organisation shaping national services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is working with Inspire People to recruit a Lead Enterprise Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, strategic roadmap development, governance and large-scale digital transformation capability. 60% office-based in your designated office in either Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Oldham, Newcastle, Swansea or Yeading. Salary up to £82,340 (base pay of £57,515 plus an additional Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £% employer pension contribution per annum and excellent Civil Service benefits. Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVSA. As Lead Enterprise Architect you will: * Work with business and DDaT stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions across Business, Data, Application and Technology domains * Support digital transformation initiatives, including shaping business cases and enterprise-level change * Define and communicate high-level architecture designs aligned to current and future organisational needs * Assess industry and societal trends and translate them into strategic architectural direction * Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups, mediating complex discussions * Build support for architectural initiatives with high impact, risk and complexity * Collaborate across teams and communities to drive continuous improvement and strong delivery outcomes * Identify and evaluate supplier approaches, supporting commercial and procurement decisions * Create and maintain enterprise architecture models, assets, roadmaps and repositories * Maintain a view of current and future state architecture across defined domains (1-5 years) * Assure alignment of architecture across all domains with business goals, objectives and KPIs * Define, maintain and promote architectural principles, standards and patterns * Provide governance and assurance across enterprise initiatives and solutions * Identify and manage architectural risks across teams and domains * Lead the definition and shaping of complex problems and guide solution development * Contribute to organisational and cross-government strategy design and implementation ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)