Head of Architecture

Head of Architecture in Winchester (SO23), SO23 9NP | Premier Foods My career My jobs Q Quentin Your CV is more than 6 months old. Add a new one so that recruiters can see your recent experience. 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Shape the technology architecture behind our future We're looking for a Head of Architecture to lead our Enterprise Architecture function and play a key role in shaping how technology enables Premier Foods' future. Reporting to the Director of Information Security & Enterprise Architecture, you'll combine strategic leadership with technical authority, taking ownership of our Architecture capability across Business Applications, SaaS, Data & Analytics, Cloud, Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, AI, Integrations and Operational Technology. This is an influential leadership role with the opportunity to shape our technology strategy, develop our architectural capability, and ensure technology decisions support both our business priorities today and where we want to go next. What you'll be doing Leading and developing the Architecture function, providing both people with leadership and technical direction. Acting as the senior technical authority for architecture across Premier Foods. Owning our architecture principles, standards, governance, and assurance processes. Helping shape enterprise technology strategy, roadmaps and target-state architectures. Providing leadership and direction for complex, cross-domain and strategically significant technology initiatives. Chairing and leading architecture governance, including the Architecture Review Board. Managing architecture demand, priorities and resources across projects, programmes and operational initiatives. Leading internal Architecture colleagues and managing third-party architecture partners and contractors. Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Security, Operations, Business Partnering and OT Engineering. Keeping ahead of emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities and inform our future technology strategy. What we need from you Significant experience leading Architecture teams within a complex enterprise environment. Strong experience across Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Technology Strategy or Architecture Governance. Experience acting as a senior technical authority across multiple technology domains. Knowledge of recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA or equivalent. Experience developing architecture standards, reference architectures, roadmaps, and governance frameworks. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing highly skilled technology professionals. The ability to balance business priorities, cost, service continuity, technical complexity, and cyber risk. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to make complex technology decisions clear to technical and non-technical audiences. A collaborative and pragmatic approach, coupled with the confidence to challenge and make sound decisions. Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or Operational Technology environments would be an advantage. What we offer you in return This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-impact technology leadership role where you can influence strategy, shape our architectural capability and help determine how technology supports the future of Premier Foods. You'll work across a broad technology landscape and collaborate with senior stakeholders throughout the business, giving you the opportunity to bring fresh thinking, challenge convention, and make your expertise count. Alongside the opportunity to grow your career, we offer a great range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Bonus Car allowance Company pension Private medical Holiday purchase scheme Sharesave scheme EV car scheme Paid volunteering day Access to our employee benefits platform Ready to apply? If you're an experienced architecture leader looking for the opportunity to shape technology strategy, lead talented people and make an impact across a complex and evolving technology landscape, we'd love to hear from you. Click to apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need. Unavailable Premier Foods Hotels, Restaurants & Catering 26 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry Food Production Founded 1975 Location UK Wide, Headquarters St. Albans Company size 1000+ About Us We live and breathe food at Premier Foods. And we love how much our consumers treasure our brands.

Our much-loved brands include Ambrosia, Bisto, Batchelors, Loyd Grossman, Oxo, Sharwood's, Cadbury Cakes and Mr Kipling and you’ll find our foods in an amazing 95% of British households.

Though our brands have a rich heritage ( 2016 marked both Ambrosia’s Centenary and the 50th anniversary of childhood favourite, Angel Delight), we continue to invest to make sure they stay front of mind and relevant for modern day life. A Great British food company We operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be
the largest sector within the total UK grocery market. Our Grocery
business is responsible for developing our portfolio of brands in four
key categories: Flavourings & Seasonings; Cooking Sauces &
Accompaniments; Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups and Ambient Desserts.
Our Sweet Treats business is responsible for growing our brands in the
Ambient Cakes category. Our Values At Premier Foods we have a purpose: to create food the nation loves most for modern life. Our purpose reminds us what we're here to do - create great food our consumers love, food that is tasty, easy to prepare and reliable, with a meaningful heritage that resonates not only in the UK but increasingly, around the world. We simply love great food, it's our passion. And it's a passion shared by our 4,000 strong Premier Foods Family, who work together to bring our purpose to life across 14 locations in the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity The core of our Inclusion and
Diversity Strategy at Premier Foods is to provide a safe environment so
that everyone feels they can bring their true authentic self to
work and thrive. It’s also vital for the sustainability of our businesses and
economies. Everyone stands to benefit when we embrace and value the
diversity of thoughts, ideas and ways of working that our people bring. Head Of Architecture jobs Head Of Architecture jobs in Winchester Construction jobs Construction jobs in Winchester Architecture jobs Architecture jobs in Winchester Jobs in Winchester Head Of Operations jobs Architectural jobs Head Of Design jobs Riba Architect jobs Facilities Director jobs Chief Architect jobs Head Of Engineering jobs Architectural Director jobs Head Of Hr jobs Part 1 Architect jobs Head Of Services jobs Head Of Governance jobs Head Of Customer Experience jobs Head Of Housing jobs Director Of Facilities jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy