Business Architect

Role Overview

We're seeking a Business Architect to join our Service Transformation capability, working as a client-facing advisory consultant on strategic transformation engagements. You'll interpret business strategy and objectives, designing the organisational structures, operations and capabilities that enable clients to successfully achieve business transformation and achieve their strategic goals.

Working across enterprise-wide engagements, you'll bridge the gap between strategic intent and operational reality, ensuring feasible and effective alignment between business planning, organisational design and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretation of client strategic business objectives, translating vision into actionable organisational designs and transformation roadmaps


• Design business structures, operations and capabilities aligned to client goals, ensuring strategic coherence across the enterprise


• Conduct capability assessments and maturity evaluations, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities


• Develop business capability maps, operating models and organisational blueprints that define future-state target architectures


• Apply and develop business architecture frameworks, principles and techniques


• Advise and guide business stakeholders, programme teams and change managers on how to implement business architecture recommendations


• Support pre-sales activities, discovery engagements and proposal development

About you

• Proven track record as a Business Architect delivering strategic transformation programmes with demonstrable impact on organisational capability and business outcomes


• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of leadership and senior management


• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable recommendations


• Confident workshop facilitator and presenter, able to lead productive sessions with diverse stakeholder groups


• Strong written communication skills for producing high-quality documentation, reports and proposals


• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, client-focused consultancy environments

         Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous: 

• Business architecture frameworks (e.g., BIZBOK, TOGAF Business Architecture)


• Operating model design and target operating model development


• Business capability mapping and value stream analysis techniques


• Public sector, government or regulated industry experience

        Financial services, healthcare or defense sector knowledge

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos


• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success


• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Dedication to excellence and quality

Who are FSP?

FSP is a leading enterprise transformation consultancy specialising in Data & AI, Cyber Security, Enterprise Cloud and Change Delivery. We help organisations modernise, innovate and grow through advisory-led consulting, deep technical expertise and high-quality delivery. Working across complex and regulated environments, we partner with clients to build secure, intelligent and resilient digital capabilities that deliver lasting business value.
Our culture is built on true belonging, opportunity for all and excellence in everything we do. Through our One FSP Playbook, we have created a shared set of values and winning behaviours that shape how we work, collaborate and show up for our colleagues and our clients. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people are supported, developed and given the opportunity to thrive, building a high-performing organisation where everyone can contribute, grow and succeed together.
Find out more about people and One FSP playbook: 
fsp.co/about-fsp/   |  One FSP Playbook

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career


• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of


• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience


• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results


• Industry leading coaching and mentoring


• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.