Head of Architecture

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Architecture to join our Senior Leadership team in the Digital and Data function. This hybrid role will report to the Chief Information Officer, can be based nationally in England and will have a team of circa 8 people.

The salary on offer is up to £130,000 per annum depending on experience, with a car allowance and up to 10% annual performance-based bonus.

The Head of Architecture defines the architectural vision, strategy, and principles for the organisations Enterprise Architecture. This includes curating the as-is Architecture, translating the Technology Strategy into the to-be Architecture, and developing the roadmap for implementing this.    

The Head of Architecture provides architectural leadership within the Digital and Data function, leads the Architecture team, and collaboratively, will help NHS Property Service (NHSPS) achieve its business outcomes.  They will help the business leaders understand new and emerging technologies through summarising the costs/value of implementing any changes to the Enterprise Architecture and provide recommendations against any initiatives on how to best achieve the desired outcome whilst connecting the strategy to execution.   

Members of the senior leadership team (SLT) are collectively responsible for delivering the organisational strategy and goals, as well as developing functional strategies and plans.  Their remit as an NHSPS leader extends beyond their functional role and SLT are expected to fulfil a wider leadership role across the organisation, including:  

•  Communicating vision, strategy and setting the cultural tone of NHSPS by role-modelling and embedding values and behaviours  
• Enabling collaboration across the business and removing barriers to action and delivery  
• Building organisational resilience through spotting and developing talent within and beyond their own functions, attracting high calibre people to fill vacancies and retaining great people  
• Leading and embedding change and other organisational initiatives  
• Tackling inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement  
• Embracing, adopting, and embedding technology to enable business outcomes  

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary and 27 days annual leave, we’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what truly matters to you.

If you do ever need a little bit of extra help we have a great employee assistance programme, financial well-being support and access to great discounts with leading high street names with the bluelight discount card.

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to truly be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. We ‘hire for attitude and train for skills’ providing opportunities for our people to develop & progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit you’ll be good to go in one of our great offices (or at home!)

Who are we? 

We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. 

Our services include estate strategy and optimisation, property management, facilities management, property development and construction project management. We help support millions of patients and NHS colleagues in collaboration without 7,000 customers who range from Integrated Care Systems, health providers, charities and more.  

Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. 
 
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. 
 
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. 
 
Best of luck with your application!