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Enterprise Architect (Higher Education)

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£700 - £715 Daily
Contract/Project
Enterprise Architect (Higher Education)

£715 a day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid (1 day a week onsite in Manchester)

6 months

This is a single role profile used across three value streams, with contextual deployment to Professional Services, Teaching, Learning & Student, and Research.

Value-stream architecture leadership:
Strategic shaping and demand management
Enterprise coherence:
Definition, design and portfolio alignment:
Governance advice:
Architecture knowledge management:
What are you looking for in terms of previous experience / skillsThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex organisation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly at senior leadership level.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, balancing appropriate risk-taking with timely escalation where required.
The ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands.
What are the most important things that you will be looking for in a CV / shortlisting on:
1. Stakeholder management and demand management: 2. Strategy and architecture planning: 3. Definition, design and portfolio alignment: 4. Governance and assurance:

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Reference: 225370705

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Enterprise Architect (Higher Education)

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£700 - £715 Daily
Contract/Project
Enterprise Architect (Higher Education)

£715 a day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid (1 day a week onsite in Manchester)

6 months

This is a single role profile used across three value streams, with contextual deployment to Professional Services, Teaching, Learning & Student, and Research.

Value-stream architecture leadership:
Strategic shaping and demand management
Enterprise coherence:
Definition, design and portfolio alignment:
Governance advice:
Architecture knowledge management:
What are you looking for in terms of previous experience / skillsThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture within a complex organisation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly at senior leadership level.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, balancing appropriate risk-taking with timely escalation where required.
The ability to work effectively under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands.
What are the most important things that you will be looking for in a CV / shortlisting on:
1. Stakeholder management and demand management: 2. Strategy and architecture planning: 3. Definition, design and portfolio alignment: 4. Governance and assurance:

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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Reference: 225370705

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