Business Architect

Job Title: Business ArchitectContract Type: fixed term contract 12 monthsSalary: £ 71,991.31 per annum (£79,510.98 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 35 Hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday-Friday/HybridLocation: LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.Please note that whilst we will accept applications based on any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.The difference you will make as a Business Architect To partner an agreed business area/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 support the process to prioritise any improvements and facilitate the production of clear change requirements.About you We are looking for someone with • Experience of project management, preferably with an understanding of definition, inception and design methods and techniques. • In-depth knowledge (and experience) of business architecture methodology and development. • Experience of delivering a change within a complex, multi-site organisation. • Proven track record of analysing and interpreting data including financial information and business cases. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 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 75,000 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 • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefitsDiversity 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. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.Role Profile • 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 cross-organisational prioritisationof 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, focussing 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 conti...