Job Title: Business Architect
Contract Type: Fixed term contract, 12 months
Salary: £71,991.31 per annum (£79,510.98 after 12 months successful performance)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday/Hybrid
Location: Liverpool
Job Description
To partner an agreed business area and establish the current operating environment, identify opportunities for improvement and provide technical insight to support the Group’s strategic objectives and target and transitional operating models. To support the process to prioritise improvements and facilitate the production of clear change requirements.
About You
- Experience of project management, preferably with an understanding of definition, inception and design methods and techniques.
- In‑depth knowledge of business architecture methodology and development.
- Experience of delivering change within a complex, multi‑site organisation.
- Proven track record of analysing and interpreting data including financial information and business cases.
Why Riverside
Riverside is a housing association that enhances everyday life for all customers, revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities with over 75,000 homes in the UK.
Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive pay and generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- Investment in learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion
Riverside values diversity, fosters a respectful and empowering workplace, and is a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Employer and Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview schemes.
Role Profile
- Identify and prioritise change requirements for the agreed business area, supporting concept definition and benefits realisation phases of the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to portfolio management and cross‑organisational prioritisation of changes.
- Provide timely updates on the portfolio to the agreed business area.
- Contribute to development of Group target and transitional operating models.
- Act as the main point of contact for the business area regarding the operating model.
- Contribute to architecture and design methodology development.
- Manage stakeholders effectively and influence delivery of business strategy.
- Support continuous improvement through analysis and risk identification.
- Ensure information security, data protection, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements are met.
- Respond flexibly to changes in work priorities and travel as required.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule during operational hours.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of project management, with understanding of definition, inception and design methods and techniques.
- In‑depth knowledge of business architecture methodology and development.
- Experience of delivering change within a complex, multi‑site organisation.
- Analytical skills for interpreting financial information and business cases.
- Effective stakeholder management and influence skills.
- Customer focus with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and continuous improvement focus.
- Results orientation and ownership of tasks.
- Team player and flexibility to meet business requirements.
Desirable:
- Degree qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of the Group’s Corporate Strategy, Plan and Target Operating Model.
- Understanding of the Group’s current operating model.
- Awareness of risk management principles.
About Us
Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes across the UK. With plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes in the next decade, Riverside plays a pivotal role in transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods.
Our Values and Behaviours
Creating an Inclusive Environment
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