Job Description

Job Title : Enterprise Architect (Digital Services)

Head Office Location: Brindley Place, Birmingham

Job Location: B1 2JB

Salary - 65,000 - 69,000

per annum

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time 37 Hrs per week

Hybrid and Brindley Place, Birmingham

Closing Date - 16

th

July 2025

Interview Date - 24th July 2025

About the Service

The Digital Services Department at GreenSquareAccord plays a crucial role in driving the organisation s technological advancements and ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital solutions. Located at Brindley Place, this department is part of the Corporate Resources Directorate and is dedicated to supporting the organisation s mission of providing exceptional services to its customers.


One of the key functions of the Digital Services Department is to translate organisational needs into robust, scalable digital solutions that enhance both internal operations and customer experiences. In this context, the Enterprise Architect will steer our architectural governance to ensure all projects align with GreenSquareAccord`s strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.


Working within a culture that prizes innovation, collaboration and social purpose, you`ll collaborate across teams to design a cohesive technology ecosystem and leverage emerging trends to drive efficiency, resilience and value for money. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our digital services and make a tangible impact on the lives of our customers.

About the role

As our new Enterprise Architect, you`ll be the custodian of GreenSquareAccord`s digital architectural vision. You`ll develop and maintain an enterprise architecture framework - defining principles, standards and guidelines that align with our strategic objectives. You`ll translate our high-level Digital Strategy into a clear technology roadmap, guiding investment decisions to maximise value, promote reuse, sustainability and scalability, and reduce risk.


Working closely with senior business and Digital Services stakeholders, you`ll analyse requirements, advise on costs versus benefits, and orchestrate technical designs for seamless system integrations. You`ll establish and enforce robust governance processes?"ensuring compliance with best practice and regulatory requirements?"and continuously assess system performance, recommending improvements to drive efficiency. You`ll also benchmark with peers in the housing and wider technology sector to keep us ahead of the curve

About you

You are an accomplished architect (7-10+ years in IT) with hands-on experience as a Solutions or Technical Architect. You have a proven track record developing enterprise architecture frameworks and crafting technology roadmaps within complex, enterprise-level environments (cloud, on-premise and hybrid).


Your strengths include:


Strategic Leadership: inspiring and mentoring teams, managing technical governance via a Design Authority, and driving change at pace.


Stakeholder Management: forging trusted relationships with senior management, translating business needs into technical solutions and negotiating priorities.


Analytical Mindset: using data and horizon scanning to identify performance bottlenecks and new opportunities (RPA, AI governance, BI).


Excellent Communication: conveying complex concepts to non-technical audiences with clarity and confidence.


Adaptability & Resilience: thriving in a fast-changing environment, balancing governance with agility, and leading by example.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.


We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.


Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.


We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.


Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.


We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.


A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.


Our five core commitments are:


We believe our customer is everything We are one team We are supportive and caring We are business-minded for social purpose We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.


Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days One day off for your birthday Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. Access to Blue Light discount card membership Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Cycle to work Scheme Eligible for occupational sick pay

How to apply

If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you.


Email your Cv to Recruitment.mailbox@greensquareaccord.co.uk or click apply now.


All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.



GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.



If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.