Group Enterprise Architect

Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to shape and execute BRUSH’s enterprise architecture strategy. The role is responsible for defining the “To Be” state of our technology ecosystem. The role holder will establish and govern architecture standards, lead end to end solution design across platforms ensuring alignment with our standards, business goals and regulatory requirements. They will play a leading role in Digital Transformation projects at BRUSH, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and strategic recommendations, whilst also working with integration partners to evaluate solutions and highlight risks. They will develop and define architecture roadmaps and champion continual improvement of the organisation’s applications and technology portfolio. We’re seeking a strong communicator with proven technical leadership and extensive experience in IT system design, implementation, and management. The ideal candidate will be adept at engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear guidance, and setting expectations throughout the implementation lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical design of integrated solutions, aligned to enterprise architecture standards, business objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with project and support teams and vendors to define, document and then effectively communicate the solution options, designs and decisions to teams and stakeholders. Define and lead architecture vision, strategy, governance and standards to guide development across the BRUSH technology landscape Mentor and guide both internal and external stakeholders, and other technical staff, ensuring work aligns with the overall BRUSH architecture strategy. Lead assessments of target company technology landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, data, and IT operating models Identify key risks, technical debt, and value creation opportunities to inform decisions Engage with senior stakeholders to present technical trade-offs and gain consensus, linking technology decisions to business outcomes Working closely with BRUSH project teams, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and recommendations. Shape business change through architecture insight and innovation. What are we looking for: Substantial experience in a similar senior enterprise architecture leadership role, including technology strategy, IT architecture principles & frameworks and their translation into solutions. Proven track record in delivering architecture strategy, defining / governing architecture standards Demonstrate specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in solution architecture and technical solution design covering hardware, software and integration technologies. Experience in Digital Transformation programmes (particularly across ERP implementations) and track record in M&A (separations, integrations) Strong experience designing and governing complex enterprise architectures. Knowledgeable in governance, risk, compliance and controls. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance – 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

Lead the technical design of integrated solutions, aligned to enterprise architecture standards, business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with project and support teams and vendors to define, document and then effectively communicate the solution options, designs and decisions to teams and stakeholders.

Define and lead architecture vision, strategy, governance and standards to guide development across the BRUSH technology landscape

Mentor and guide both internal and external stakeholders, and other technical staff, ensuring work aligns with the overall BRUSH architecture strategy.

Lead assessments of target company technology landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, data, and IT operating models

Identify key risks, technical debt, and value creation opportunities to inform decisions

Engage with senior stakeholders to present technical trade-offs and gain consensus, linking technology decisions to business outcomes

Working closely with BRUSH project teams, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and recommendations.

Shape business change through architecture insight and innovation.

Substantial experience in a similar senior enterprise architecture leadership role, including technology strategy, IT architecture principles & frameworks and their translation into solutions.

Proven track record in delivering architecture strategy, defining / governing architecture standards

Demonstrate specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in solution architecture and technical solution design covering hardware, software and integration technologies.

Experience in Digital Transformation programmes (particularly across ERP implementations) and track record in M&A (separations, integrations)

Strong experience designing and governing complex enterprise architectures.

Knowledgeable in governance, risk, compliance and controls.

Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies.

Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable.

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)

Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)

Life insurance – 4 x annual salary

Enhanced Company Pension scheme

24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.

BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.

Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Bike2work scheme

Long Service Awards

Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

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About The Company

BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects. A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.

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