Enterprise Architect - Higher EducationLocation: Yorkshire (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Higher Education Benefits PackageAbout the RoleWe are partnering with a leading Higher Education organisation on a major digital transformation programme. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Architecture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation''s business and IT strategy.As Enterprise Architect, you will lead the creation of a strategic enterprise architecture approach and take responsibility for developing specific elements of the organisation''s enterprise, business, and technology architecture. This includes supporting critical domains such as research, education, student experience, and corporate services.You will influence senior stakeholders, chair governance boards, and ensure architectural coherence across high-profile, strategically critical projects. This is a leadership role with significant impact on the organisation''s future direction.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps, including "As-Is" and "To-Be" states.Develop architecture blueprints that support organisational strategy and transformation goals.Act as a technical authority for service, platform, and design decisions.Provide architectural leadership across major programmes, ensuring integration, security, and compliance.Chair Technical, Data, and Enterprise Design Authority boards and establish architecture standards.