Head of Architecture and Data

Due to a continued growth in our technology stack, we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Architecture and Data to join our Technology Team. You will play a senior management role in determining the strategy and technical focus of our new platforms, systems and data that underpin our flag-ship products and services.

You will spearhead all IT architecture activities and data management across the firm. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical skills and the ability to lead a team of IT architects and data professionals. The Head of IT Architecture and Data will work closely with various departments to define and implement IT strategies that align with the firm's business objectives and operating model.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing an IT strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy and plan. Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of IT architecture and data solutions will be a key part of your duties. You will manage and mentor a team of IT architects and data professionals, ensuring that business requirements are understood and translated into technical specifications. Additionally, maintaining documentation for IT architecture and data management processes and procedures will be crucial.

Collaboration with stakeholders will be essential to ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all IT architecture and data processes. Providing technical guidance and support to team members and other departments will be part of your daily activities. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in IT architecture and data management will ensure the organization remains competitive and innovative.

Your Role

• Develop, maintain, and execute an IT strategy that underpins the business strategy and plan.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of IT architecture and data solutions.
• Manage and mentor a team of IT architects and data professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all IT architecture and data processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT architecture and data management processes and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and other departments.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in IT architecture and data management.

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior IT architecture, data management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of IT professionals.
• Strong knowledge of IT architecture, design, and development.
• Proficiency in data management and governance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Your Team

Our IT team makes sure our capabilities match our ambition. We are always looking to challenge convention in the way we use technology. We are a digitally enabled and data-driven firm, and we use technology to continually adapt our approach to meet our clients’ changing needs. Our IT team consists of developers and technical professionals, 1st, 2nd and 3rd line analysts who provide support for all of our people, a management team and Information Security, who ensure we are continually improving business processes, best practice and policies. We provide training our people to make sure everyone at TLT can work together, and with our clients, as effectively as possible.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. 

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. 

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com