Principal Enterprise Architect

We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team at Co-op. You will play a key role in shaping the future of technology across our organisation. Job Description As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you will work in a hybrid way, splitting your time between home and the office. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise architecture strategies, target states, and roadmaps that align technology investment and transformation activity to our business priorities. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, target states, and roadmaps Set and evolve enterprise architecture principles, standards, governance frameworks, and guardrails Partner with Product Line Architects and Engineering teams to shape target architectures and technology roadmaps Provide guidance and assurance on major technology decisions Build strong relationships with senior business and technology leaders Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and rationalise technology platforms Lead enterprise-wide analysis of emerging technologies and industry trends Coach, mentor, and support architects across the organisation Requirements Significant experience operating in an Enterprise Architecture role within a large, complex organisation Strong strategic, analytical, and architectural thinking skills Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills Strong commercial awareness and judgement Leadership skills, with experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing others Experience developing enterprise architecture governance, standards, frameworks, and assurance processes Experience applying recognised Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Benefits Annual bonus based on personal and business performance 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays Pension with up to 10% employer contributions Company car or £6,000 car allowance Private healthcare Access to a subsidised onsite gym 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition, and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme Job Data by YubHub .