HS2 (High Speed 2)
Enterprise Architect
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Base Salary & Benefits
- Base salary: £54,878-£64,562 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- Flexible Benefits Fund: 20% of base salary, paid top-up, and tax-advantaged
- Pension: Fund is fully pensionable
- Additional competitive benefits available in the Benefits section on our website
About the Role
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for developing, designing, implementing, and governing HS2’s Enterprise Architecture ensuring technology’s alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and implements enterprise-wide architecture principles, policies, patterns, processes, and guardrails to ensure strategic adherence.
- Designs and reviews an enterprise capability strategy to meet HS2’s strategic needs.
- Defines and matures agile Enterprise Architecture frameworks while influencing the development of strategic domain architectures (e.g. Data, Security, Network, Integration).
- Captures, prioritises market/environmental trends, business strategies, and objectives for seamless alignment with HS2’s technology strategy.
- Produces architectural artefacts (e.g. models, documents) aligned with strategy, policy, and standards.
- Translates business drivers, goals, and constraints into business objectives and technical frameworks.
- Enforces architecture guardrails across solution/system design (network, service, data, etc.).
- Contributes to HS2’s technology innovation agenda.
- Supports Business Analysts in requirements capture.
- Directs, supports delivery managers, and oversees IT change across the business.
- Champions Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)—acting in compliance with all related initiatives, policies, and procedures.
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About You
Core Requirements
Experience
- Design and implementation of IT services and Architectural Building Blocks.
- Design for complex solutions, including risks/remedial measures.
- High-level designs for major solutions—managing requirements and audit trails.
- Application of Enterprise Architecture methods in complex scenarios.
- Proficiency in Enterprise Architecture tooling, integration, and notations.
- Experience across the full project lifecycle (initiation to decommissioning).
- Collaboration with business & technology partners, and multi-vendor environments.
Knowledge & Skills
- Agile methods (implications for Enterprise Architecture).
- Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.), methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Understanding of emerging technologies (cloud computing, AI, big data, etc.).
- Familiarity with delivery models (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Industry business models, processes, and functional areas.
Soft Skills
- Governance & assurance (technical governance/management):
- Ability to understand and contribute to service assurance.
- Problem definition and strategic context: Awareness of priorities.
- Agile coaching & leadership in Lean/Agile principles.
- Stakeholder communication (all levels): managing expectations.
Key Desired Attributes
All candidates must uphold HS2’s core values: Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect.
You are expected to proactively:
✔ Actively promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). ✔ Comply with all organisational policies/procedures.
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⚠️ Important Note: Employment Rights & Process
HS2 Ltd does not hold a Home Office sponsorship licence; therefore, candidates must already possess the Right to Work in the UK. Offer-stage validation will include:
📋 Nationality & Immigration Status 📋 Employment References 📋 Criminal Records Check (DBS) 📋 Financial & Education Verification
Note on our process: A CV-based suitability assessment initiates review; personal information will be removed anonymously during the first stage. Ensure your Word CV matches the criteria specified.
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Closing Date: Applications beyond this date will not be considered.
About HS2 (High Speed 2)
HS2 Ltd delivers the UK’s future high-speed rail network, connecting major cities, boosting the economy, and creating thousands of jobs. As a safety-critical organisation, we prioritise the implementation of our ‘Safe at Heart’ principles.
Our commitment to...
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)—leading practice for a diverse pipeline.
- Professional development—facilitating talent growth.
- Flexible working and adjustments ensuring staff fulfilment.
Our values: ✦ Safety, Respect, Integrity, Leadership—underpin every interaction, decision, and operational practice.
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