Howdens Joinery are looking for an inspiring technology leader to shape the future of our enterprise applications. As Head of Architecture youll set the strategic direction for business systems spanning sales service supply chain and back-end functions driving innovation efficiency and value across the organisation.

This is a permanent full time opportunity. Based from one of our corporate sites including Raunds Northamptonshire Brackmills Business Park Northampton Howden Yorkshire or Croxley Park Watford you will be expected to travel and work onsite 4 days per week.

What youll be doing:

• Define and own our enterprise architecture vision and roadmaps
• Lead mentor and grow a high-performing architecture team based across multiple sites.
• Partner with senior leaders to align technology with business priorities
• Govern architectural standards and champion modern IT practices
• Introduce innovative scalable and secure solutions that fuel digital transformation
• Drive a culture of architectural excellence innovation and continuous improvement across the technology organisation
• Ensure adherence to modern IT standards and architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF SAFe ITIL ArchiMate cloud reference architectures)

What we need from you

• Significant experience in enterprise architecture leadership ideally within a vertically integrated organisation covering multiple business functions
• Proven track record in defining and delivering architecture strategies for enterprise applications in complex environments
• Deep understanding of modern SaaS PaaS and cloud-native application architectures including multi-cloud and hybrid models
• Strong knowledge of platform-based architectures and API-first integration approaches
• Experience designing and governing architectures for ERP CRM supply chain commerce and digital service platforms in an integrated ecosystem
• Expertise in cloud architecture and associated security compliance and cost-optimisation strategies (AWS Azure GCP)
• Strong familiarity with modern delivery practices including DevOps CI/CD pipelines containerisation and microservices
• Experience in running architecture governance boards and assurance processes to enforce standards and drive alignment
• Degree in IT Computer Science or related discipline; professional architecture certifications (TOGAF SAFe Architect AWS/Azure/GCP Architecture) highly desirable

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and company bonus
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

FTSE100 company and the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier Howdens Joinery provides thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. If you want to be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in theBest Big Companies to Work For please apply now.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please emailwith the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

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