Enterprise Architect (Business)
CompanySt. James’s Place
Location
Cirencester, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/29/2026
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Occupation TypeIT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
About The Role
The focus for this role is to ensure that the organisation is structured and operated in a way that allows it to reach its goals, working at times independently and at times under the direction of a more senior Business Architect, and that processes are fit for purpose. You will be responsible for business-focused outputs like business capability models, motivation models, value stream maps under the direction of Senior Business Enterprise Architect.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Business Architect who is experienced in providing, creating and maintaining key Business Architecture models and artefacts. You will have an Outcome focused approach and be an effective communicator at all levels.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain and enrich the key Business Architecture models and artefacts
Work within our current emerging frameworks and help shape the future of Business Architecture
Supporting Business Strategy and Roadmaps
Business process improvement activities alongside other elements of the design community such as business analysis and business improvement role-holders.
Conducting impact assessments to ensure organisational structure and cultures are aligned to changes in processes, systems, technology and tools.
Essential Experience
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
About The Role
The focus for this role is to ensure that the organisation is structured and operated in a way that allows it to reach its goals, working at times independently and at times under the direction of a more senior Business Architect, and that processes are fit for purpose. You will be responsible for business-focused outputs like business capability models, motivation models, value stream maps under the direction of Senior Business Enterprise Architect.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a Business Architect who is experienced in providing, creating and maintaining key Business Architecture models and artefacts. You will have an Outcome focused approach and be an effective communicator at all levels.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain and enrich the key Business Architecture models and artefacts
Work within our current emerging frameworks and help shape the future of Business Architecture
Supporting Business Strategy and Roadmaps
Business process improvement activities alongside other elements of the design community such as business analysis and business improvement role-holders.
Conducting impact assessments to ensure organisational structure and cultures are aligned to changes in processes, systems, technology and tools.
Essential Experience
Exposure to Business Architecture, with involvement in key artefacts.
Experience of partnering with business stakeholders to create strategies, visions, and roadmaps
Exposure / experience of crafting and maintaining Business Capability Models.
Exposure / experience of creating target operating models.
Knowledge of the interplay between business architecture and the other architectural domains
Good commercial acumen, able to understand and contribute to business cases and provide a commercial lense on any recommendations put forward.
Desirable Experience
Wealth management or regulated financial services, preferably with a FTSE 100 UK Retail Bank, Wealth Manager or Fintech.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
Experience of partnering with business stakeholders to create strategies, visions, and roadmaps
Exposure / experience of crafting and maintaining Business Capability Models.
Exposure / experience of creating target operating models.
Knowledge of the interplay between business architecture and the other architectural domains
Good commercial acumen, able to understand and contribute to business cases and provide a commercial lense on any recommendations put forward.
Desirable Experience
Wealth management or regulated financial services, preferably with a FTSE 100 UK Retail Bank, Wealth Manager or Fintech.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
- Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
- Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
- 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.