Principal Architect

Workdry International is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.

Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump business combined form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.

We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years and is scaling up its investment in technology to drive greater customer engagement and operational efficiency. Due to this we are recruiting a Chief Architect to support the delivery of a digital transformation across the group, to drive greater customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• You will support the deployment of an ERP solutions for finance, manufacturing, distribution and quote to cash; CRM for sales, service and field service excellence; data warehousing and analytics along with IOT telematics solutions to support our customers.
• You will be collaborating with executive leadership to align IT architecture with the company's strategic objectives and drive competitive advantage.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive architecture blueprint that reflects both the current state ("as-is") and future state ("to-be") of the organisation. This blueprint will guide the development and implementation of technology solutions across the group.
• You will serve as the primary decision-maker for technology architecture choices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
• You will work closely with business analysts, process owners, solution architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that architectural decisions are informed by business needs and opportunities for innovation.
• Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks and policies that guide the design and deployment of technology solutions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• You will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing architecture team. Provide mentorship and guidance to business analysts, process owners, and solution architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in architectural roles, leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives, particularly in complex, multi-faceted environments.
• Strong leadership skills, with a history of successfully leading and inspiring architects, business analysts, and process owners across diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience with process re-engineering and the application of LEAN methodologies in a commercial setting is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record of working on complex projects and programs including designing and implementing ERP and CRM solutions, with specific experience in Microsoft or Salesforce CRM, and ERP systems such as Microsoft, SAP, or Oracle.
• Experience in managing global processes, with a strong understanding of cultural and regional differences, particularly within Europe.
• Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes through technology.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Relevant certifications in architecture frameworks (such as TOGAF) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) are highly desirable.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various business locations as needed.

• Competitive salary & eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Company car, or car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash Scheme -– medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 4 x salary life insurance (DIS)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office/on site and 2 days working from home)

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.