Enterprise Service Architect

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
Enterprise Service Architect
London or Manchester – hybrid working (2 days a week onsite, 3 days remote based)
Excellent day rate available
Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months day rate contract, inside IR35, as an Enterprise Service Architect. The Enterprise Service Architect will be a visible champion for Service Architecture and architectural governance. The Enterprise Service Architect will be the operational functional lead and provide day to day architectural oversight, control and day-to-day decision making on major change activities.

What will you be doing?

• Actively contributing to the overall team strategy and take accountabilities for aspects of

the Major Change and ODA team

• Working collaboratively with wider Operational teams, support the shape and design of

the E2E Operational teams and capabilities aligning the integration of new services and

products to a TOM.

• Owning and delivering end to end service architecture packages through robust

planning and management (including RAID) ensuring that Service Design supports

programmatic/project delivery dates

• Influencing the project/program and key stakeholders to ensure that the product or

solution delivered meets the strategic aims and needs of Operations

• Acting as an SME interface to program/projects for Operational colleagues by leading

and moderating workshops to identify, interpret, qualify and, where necessary, improve

Operational requirements

• Producing enterprise service architecture artefacts which include, but are not limited to,

High level Service Designs, system data, plans, and Ways of working documents

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in a similarly high level Service Architecture role
• Experience in Service Design and Architecture, this is not a technology focused architecture role
• Experience acting as an SME interface to program and projects
• Extensive experience producing enterprise service architecture artefacts which include, but are not limited to, High level Service Designs, system data, plans, and Ways of working documents
• Experience producing iterative Impact Assessment’s identifying the impact of change
• Excellent, proven senior stakeholder management experience

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Actively contributing to the overall team strategy and take accountabilities for aspects o