Principal Enterprise Architect - Health & Communities

Location:

Belfast, London, Manchester, Birmingam, Bristol About the role

As a Principal Enterprise Architect within BT's Health & Communities business, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital transformation across the UK's Health & Communities landscape.

Working at the intersection of technology strategy, innovation and customer engagement, you will collaborate with senior customer stakeholders, industry partners and BT leadership to influence long-term technology direction and investment priorities across healthcare providers, integrated care systems, local authorities, education organisations and wider public sector bodies.

Rather than focusing solely on architecture governance or programme delivery, this role is centred on identifying emerging challenges, shaping future opportunities and helping customers define transformation strategies before formal procurements, bids or tenders are established.

You will provide strategic thought leadership across key technology domains including Artificial Intelligence, cloud, cyber security, networking, digital infrastructure, data platforms and citizen services, helping organisations deliver better outcomes for patients, citizens and communities.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help position BT as a strategic technology partner while supporting the growth of the Health & Communities vertical  through innovation, market insight and technology leadership.

What you’ll be doing

Define and influence long-term technology strategies across BT's Health & Communities sector, helping customers navigate complex transformation challenges and future technology investment decisions.

Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior decision-makers, executives and technology leaders across healthcare, local government, education and wider public sector organisations.

Develop deep understanding of market drivers, government priorities, policy changes and sector challenges to identify opportunities where technology can deliver meaningful outcomes.

Shape customer transformation roadmaps across Artificial Intelligence, cloud services, cyber security, digital infrastructure, networking, collaboration, data platforms and digital citizen services.

Lead strategic technology conversations with customers before formal procurement cycles commence, helping shape future programmes, investment priorities and solution requirements.

Support BT's commercial growth by identifying emerging opportunities, contributing to strategic account planning and helping create future sales pipelines.

Partner with Sales, Specialist Sales, Commercial, Product and Delivery teams to develop compelling propositions and support major customer engagements, bids and strategic opportunities.

Drive thought leadership across the Health & Communities sector by producing insights, presenting at industry events and contributing to strategic customer discussions.

Monitor emerging technologies, regulatory developments and market trends to ensure BT remains at the forefront of innovation within healthcare and public services.

Shape and influence BT's sector strategy through the development of innovative solutions and service propositions aligned to evolving customer needs.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with technology partners, healthcare ecosystem providers, government stakeholders, analysts and industry bodies.

Champion the adoption of technologies that improve patient outcomes, citizen experiences, operational efficiency and service resilience.

Provide technology leadership and mentoring across the wider architecture and technology community, sharing expertise and developing future capability.

Essential Skills / Experience Significant experience operating in a senior Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, Chief Architect, Technology Director or comparable technology leadership role.

Demonstrable experience influencing technology strategy within complex organisations and large-scale transformation environments.

Strong understanding of UK healthcare, local government, education, public sector or similarly regulated industries.

Experience engaging Executive, C-suite and Board-level stakeholders and establishing credibility as a trusted advisor.

Broad technology expertise spanning cloud, cyber security, networking, data, AI, digital transformation and emerging technology trends.

Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting strategic growth initiatives, customer engagements, major bids or business development activities.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience developing technology roadmaps, transformation strategies and future-state operating models.

Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

Desirable Skills / Experience Experience working with NHS England, DHSC, NHS Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Integrated…