Lead Architect

Lead ArchitectReading - Hybrid workingPerm The Lead Architect sits at the centre of MBNL''s technology ecosystem, providing architectural direction across business, enterprise, data, and technology domains. Reporting into the Head of Technology and Information, this role ensures that MBNL''s systems and platforms are secure, compliant, future-ready, and aligned to business strategy. Operating at senior level, you''ll influence investment choices, guide complex supplier-led delivery, and promote innovation across MBNL and its shareholder ecosystem-balancing today''s operational needs with tomorrow''s growth. Why this role mattersEvery major business outcome depends on technology working together, not in silos. This role ensures MBNL''s technology landscape remains coherent, resilient, and adaptable-supporting regulatory compliance today while enabling innovation tomorrow.You''ll shape how choices are made, how suppliers deliver, and how technology investments translate into real business value for shareholders and customers alike. What you''ll be here to doYou''ll be the architectural authority across MBNL-setting direction, enabling delivery, and protecting long-term value. You''ll:Enterprise and Business Architecture LeadershipPartner with MBNL leadership and shareholder stakeholders to define and evolve MBNL''s Business and Enterprise Architecture.Develop, maintain, and communicate multi-year architecture models spanning Corporate, OSS, BSS, data, and technology ..... full job details .....