Role: Head of Architecture Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 - £95,000Network IT is recruiting for a Head of Architecture to lead enterprise and solution architecture within a large-scale, complex technology environment-specifically within the higher education sector. This is a senior leadership role requiring not only technical expertise but also a deep appreciation of the intricate structures, governance, and strategic priorities unique to universities and academic institutions.You''ll define and drive the architecture strategy across infrastructure, data, applications, and business processes, ensuring all technical decisions align with both enterprise standards and the evolving needs of a modern higher education organisation.You''ll lead a team of architects and analysts, collaborating with senior academic and administrative stakeholders to shape a long-term technology roadmap that supports digital transformation, operational efficiency, and academic excellence.Key Responsibilities:Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap in alignment with institutional strategy and sector-specific challenges.Lead solution design across complex domains, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and scalability across research, teaching, and administrative systems.Govern architectural decisions across business, data, application, and infrastructure layers with a strong understanding of higher education compliance and funding structures.Evaluate emerging te