Business Architect

Join Our Team as a Business Architect!

Location: Remote
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months
Daily Rate: Negotiable
Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for transforming business processes? Do you have a knack for designing robust frameworks that enhance operational efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team as a Business Architect!

Role Purpose:
As a Business Architect, you'll be at the forefront of our SECC Strategic Early Capacity Commitment transformation programme. Your mission? To formalise, document, and elevate the end-to-end business architecture that supports our operating model. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring clarity in our processes, governance, and systems, while identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations that drive scalable success.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Architecture & Process Definition:

Lead the formalisation of the SECC end-to-end business process.
Develop clear and consistent process maps covering all stages of the SECC lifecycle.
Ensure processes align with strategic objectives and deliver operational efficiencies.
Roles, Responsibilities & Accountability:

Define and document RACI models for key processes.
Identify ownership gaps and propose remediation strategies.
Systems & IT Enablement:

Document IT systems and tools that support each stage of the SECC process.
Highlight system dependencies and data hand-offs.
Risk, Control & Weakness Assessment:

Assess the end-to-end SECC process to identify weaknesses and risks.
Propose pragmatic mitigation options aligned with programme maturity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

Engage with senior programme leads, operational teams, and digital colleagues.
Facilitate workshops to validate processes and assumptions.
Assurance, Documentation & Handover:

Produce a suite of coherent business architecture artefacts.
Support knowledge transfer to BAU teams and programme leadership.
Key Deliverables:
By the end of your assignment, you'll deliver:

A formalised end-to-end SECC process model
Detailed process maps for the entire SECC lifecycle
Comprehensive stakeholder mapping with clearly defined RACI matrices
A documented view of IT systems and technology dependencies
An assessment of process weaknesses and risks
A prioritised set of recommendations for improvementEssential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Business Architect, ideally within large-scale programmes or regulated environments.
Strong expertise in process mapping and operating model design.
Demonstrable experience in defining RACI and governance structures.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
Strong written and visual communication skills.Personal Attributes:

Structured, analytical, and outcome-focused
Comfortable navigating ambiguity
Pragmatic with a strong sense of proportionality
Collaborative and delivery-orientedIf you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our organisation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [insert application email]. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

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