Enterprise Architect, University of Leeds

This role is available to current employees at the University of Leeds only

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Architecture, you will play a key role in developing and delivering business and IT strategy. You will be leading the creation of our strategic enterprise architecture approach and take responsibility for developing specific elements of the University’s enterprise, business and technology architecture. You will work closely with and influence key stakeholders across the institution as part of high profile and strategically critical projects.

* This candidate brief outlines the requirement for an Enterprise Architecture position. However, dependent upon the level of skills and experience outlined in the essential criteria an appointment to a Deputy Enterprise Architect position may be considered.  The Deputy position will have a Grade 8 salary from £51,753 to £59,966 p.a. depending on experience and will be associated with a structured development plan which once satisfactorily completed will enable the individual to apply for promotion to Enterprise Architect. The Deputy Enterprise Architect will be expected to undertake many of their duties with supervision and support from other Enterprise Architects, Heads of Function, and/or the Director of Strategy and Architecture.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alexander Rogers, Director of Strategy & Architecture

Email: [email protected]

Peter Sibley, Enterprise Architect

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 25 Jan 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £61,759 to £73,708 per annum