Business Architect - HYBRID Working UK ONLY

ARE YOU THE BUSINESS ARCHITECT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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