Managed Service Provider Programme Enterprise Architect

As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

We connect. We inspire.

Managed Service Provider Programme Enterprise Architect

• Proven experience in defining enterprise architecture aligned with strategic business objectives and transformation goals.
• Skilled in assessing, selecting, and implementing enterprise-level technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration across systems.
• Hands-on experience as an Enterprise Architect in large-scale digital transformation programmes, covering multiple architecture domains (integration, application, information).
• Demonstrated ability to architect and deliver complex, high-value global technology solutions across functional areas like customer and sales.
• Experience in enterprise architecture governance, assurance, and delivery oversight.
• Working knowledge of core business functions (HR, Finance, Procurement, etc.) and related technologies, including SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.
• Experience in cybersecurity best practices (OWASP, NCSC, ISO27xxx), GDPR compliance, and participation in architecture communities and reference model development.
• Experience of participating in architecture Centres of Excellence and Communities of Practice, familiarity of graphical modelling approaches, tools, and management of Reference Architecture repositories
• Experience of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting, and risk management
• Experience in creating, communicating and delivering to IS/IT Vision, Strategy, Blueprints and Roadmaps
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with expertise in planning, analysis, and technical problem-solving. Proficient in enterprise architecture, ITSM, ITIL, and modelling languages like UML and ArchiMate. Knowledgeable in IT standards, security, financial modelling, and SDLC methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall, with a solid grasp of network and information architecture principles.

Requirements:
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in India.

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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