Enterprise Architect - AD1066RS

Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Enterprise Architect to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrew, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and the Guardian University Guide 2024).

The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve staff and student experience with Digital as one of our five strategic pillars. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key contributor in the development of a modern digital ecosystem.

You will lead the development and maintenance of architectural standards, working closely with the Business Design Authority to ensure that our technology is fully aligned to business outcomes. 

You will be a practicing Enterprise Architect or an experienced Solution Architect looking to progress your career, with a serious interest in technology and the drive to develop solutions to complex business problems. You will be joining a team of experts working on a range of stimulating projects, using the latest technologies and partnering with top tier vendors.

We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.

In addition to leading on standards, the successful applicant will be involved with the integration of various systems and services. This could involve working with the database, software development or Microsoft specialists to identify service improvements. There is also significant engagement with business colleagues.

You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation, if eligible
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dean Drew, email: dsd2@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 464020.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 13 February 2025                    

Interview Date: Early March 2025 (Date TBC)

Please quote ref: AD1066RS   

Further Particulars: AD1066RS FPs.pdf

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