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Job Title Business Architect x
Contract Type  Permanent 
Salary   ( is achieved after months successful performance in the role) Working Hours   hours
Working Pattern Monday Friday
Location Nationwide United Kingdom Hybrid
For your application to be considered please attach a current CV and cover letter Applications may close before the deadline so please apply early to avoid disappointment
Why Riverside
At Riverside we re a housing association with a difference enhancing the everyday for all our customers For years we ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full fulfilling and rewarding lives 
We have a portfolio of over affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care employment support to retirement living and we need the best people on board to help us
Working with us you ll enjoy
Competitive pay & generous pension
days holidays plus bank holidays
Flexible working options available
Investment in your learning personal development and technology
A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside
We are inclusive At Riverside we value diversity in all its forms We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected empowered and heard Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues 
Application Process 
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact as a Business Architect we encourage you
to apply with your CV and cover letter
The difference you will make as a Business Architect
This is an exciting highly visible and strategic role to lead ideation and strategic alignment within a business area that forms part of strategic transformation portfolio with a remit to help us strategise problem solve innovate and codesign solutions with users for users
Reporting to the Head of Business Design as part of the Business Transformation department within the CIO directorate the role holder will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of an expansive usercentric portfolio of initiatives which covers every aspect of our service offer Our transformation agenda covers broad and complex system integration projects as well as initiatives that help to modernise TRG and deliver value to our customers and colleagues Part of the Business Design teams role will be to help strike the balance between people process and technology change with value driven outputs at the centre of our work
An integral part of the role of Business Design is to assess existing (customer and colleague) experiences determine opportunities to address issues within them and codesign and validate requirements and solutions with users For this reason there is an important expectation that our Head of Business Design will be a strong and influential
communicator be a passionate customer advocate have exemplary problemsolving skills and have an ability to humanise our change in a way that all can understand and embrace it
Another important aspect of this role is to support defined business areas and establish the current operating environment and business challenges identifying opportunities for improvement and provide technical insight to support the Group s strategic objectives and target and transitional operating models To also support the process to prioritise any improvements and facilitate the production of clear change requirements
The role will have up to direct reports and form part of an overall team consisting of specialist design colleagues
About You
We are looking for someone with
Indepth knowledge (and experience) of business architecture methodology and development
Experience of project management preferably with an understanding of definition inception and design methods
and techniques
Experience of operating and leading CX/UX/TX design methodologies including personas journey mapping value
stream mapping prototyping and user validation techniques
Experience of project management business analysis and design
Role Requirements
Identify and prioritise the change requirements for the agreed business area providing expertise and support in the production of the key outputs required for the concept definition and benefits realisation phases of the project lifecycle (clear scope high level requirements business cases high level impacts benefits costs and timescales) and provide ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle
Input to the portfolio management process and support to the crossorganisational prioritisation of changes to ensure alignment to and delivery of the Group s strategic objectives
Provide timely and relevant updates on the portfolio to the agreed business area focusing on business outcomes and benefits realisation to promote effective communications and a shared understanding of the Group s priorities and overall change portfolio
Contribute to the development implementation maintenance and review of Group target and transitional operating models ensuring full representation of the agreed business area ensuring alignment with and supporting the delivery of the Group s strategic objectives
Act as the main point of contact for the agreed business area in relation to the Group s operating model dealing with all new requirements for change ensuring alignment with strategic objectives facilitating escalated design issues and change requests ensuring that all projects incepted are aligned to the overall operating model
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the architecture and design methodology ensuring it is clearly communicated to key stakeholders including those within the agreed business area
Manage stakeholders effectively including the agreed business area Human Resources and Information Technology colleagues and influencing negotiating and building constructive working relationships to deliver business strategy shape the portfolio of projects and deliver an integrated suite of operational designs for your business area
Support continuous improvement through routine and bespoke analysis including feedback from stakeholders and identification of risks to identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure that all information security requirements including data protection are met in accordance with the Group s policy procedures and statutory requirements
Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group s policy procedures and statutory requirements
Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service
Providing thought leadership to build a highvalue business design function
Manage the performance and development of the TX Designers and Business Design Analysts providing expertise
and coaching as required ensuring a quality service is provided and ensuring under performance is dealt with appropriately
Person specification
Knowledge Skills and Experience Essential
Indepth knowledge (and experience) of business architecture methodology and development
Experience of project management preferably with an understanding of definition inception and design methods
and techniques
Experience of operating and leading CX/UX/TX design methodologies including personas journey mapping value
stream mapping prototyping and user validation techniques
Experience of project management business analysis and design
Experience of IT and Enterprise Architecture
Extensive experience of business case creation
Experience of delivering a change within a complex multisite organisation
Proven track record of analysing and interpreting data including financial information and business cases
Effective stakeholder management with experience of working in partnership with the business and the ability to
successfully persuade and influence others
Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work at all levels within
the business
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure deliver to strict deadlines and
manage conflicting priorities
Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement
Results focused with the ability to take ownership of tasks
Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements 
Full Time