Business Architect

Business Architect Contract: Until the end of 2027 Location: Bristol, BS32 4TD or Bridgwater TA6 4FJ - Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Rate: £464 per day PAYE / £630 per day Umbrella IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Job Purpose / Overview The Business Architect is responsible for supporting the Business Architecture Lead in formulating, directing and delivering Business Architecture projects.

They work in partnership with Senior Managers, deploying expert business analysis skills, broad business knowledge and specialist expertise to create solutions that deliver an effective and efficient business operating model.

They remain engaged throughout development and implementation to manage requirements changes, validate the solution and prepare the business for implementation. For this role, knowledge and experience of IT infrastructure projects will be preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of successful business architecture change in complex and evolving environments. In-depth knowledge of business process analysis and design techniques, including the use of modelling and collaborative tools.

Strong workshop facilitation and interview skills, including negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management. Desirable Extensive knowledge of standard methods and techniques, with the ability to select the appropriate approach for a particular assignment.

Strong strategic, investigative and analytical skills using a variety of analysis techniques. IT networking, infrastructure or building fit-out project knowledge. Qualifications & Experience Essential Relevant qualifications and experience in one or more Business Architecture disciplines, including process management, business analysis, data and management information, or IT system development.

Knowledge of ONR licence conditions, ONR (CNS) requirements and their implications for Business Architecture IT Services. Experience delivering Business Architecture solutions that eliminate duplication and improve operational efficiency.

Experience of formal project management techniques, such as PRINCE2, together with associated tools and processes, including planning and estimating. Experience of Request for Information (RFI) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) activities, including the creation and use of evaluation scorecards.

Excellent communication, presentation and written skills, with experience of influencing decision-making by senior executives, business managers and third parties at a strategic level. Experience developing business cases for large, complex business change programmes, including financial and numerical modelling and appraisal skills.

Desirable Previous experience working in nuclear, asset-intensive and/or safety-critical industries. Experience and/or knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking projects. Key Competencies Identify interfaces between o...

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