Head of Architecture London Hybrid Remote

Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk-takers.

We want people that like to challenge our thinking.

We want people that have a passion for nutrition, health and fitness. In a nutshell

As Head of Architecture, you will be instrumental in defining the strategy for and supporting effective delivery of technologies within Bulk , overseeing the design and implementation of the solution with our internal teams and 3rd party suppliers.

Reporting to our Technology Director, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced technologist to shape a rapidly growing and ambitious business through cutting-edge technologies, big thinking, and the practicality to get us there.

What will you be doing?

• Shape the vision and technology roadmap for a rapidly growing customer focussed business
• Provide thought leadership to challenge and influence all technical designs to best utilise the capabilities of our platforms and people
  
• Help create fit for purpose architectural governance and rigour in an entrepreneurial and fast moving business
  
• Engage with business leaders in conceptualisation and lead in shaping ideas into well formed initiatives and projects
  
• Work with our partners to oversee the production of solution design artefacts
  
• Act as point of contact to ensure all parties (including internal and external teams) understand the ambition and agreed solution
  
• Ensure all solutions adhere to all architectural, security, and quality standards
  
• Continually expand architecture knowledge and capability, constantly seeking ways to broaden exposure to the latest and greatest trends and developments in the technology space
  
• Incorporate the latest trends and innovations into the Customer ecosystem in partnership with the brand and marketing teams, UX/UI, Product and Delivery
  
• Assess and document the systems architecture currently in place and recommend solutions to improve it
  
• Identify risks affecting solutions, including mitigating recommendations and support in handling those risks.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in tech architecture and design
• Significant knowledge and experience in Direct to Consumer, eCommerce, and MarTech including key business processes and technologies
• Knowledge and experience of Logistics and enterprise systems like ERP and MFP
• Experience in solution design and continuous improvement of the way Solution Design is performed
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated Business-IT strategy
• Experience in developing enterprise and solutions architecture artefacts
• Experience with all forms of technology delivery e.g. Agile., Waterfall, Dev Ops
• Experience of selecting, working with and managing 3rd party suppliers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to discuss the technical design with business partners and translate design concepts to non technical colleagues
• Experience in designing processes involving multiple collaborators
• The ability to balance pace with quality and risk, and right size rigour and governance to fit an organisation like Bulk .

What do we offer?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership ️
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday
• 60% discount on all Bulk products
• Additional Annual Leave (optional)
• A day off for Volunteering (optional)
• Summer Working Hours

Location: London
Our Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

About our Commitment

Bulk is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you.

We know that a CV doesn't begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.

All our teammates have a PerkBox subscription which includes free cinema tickets, free coffee's on the go and amazing discounts!

Our teammates love our products - so we give 60% discount!

Rest & Recovery is important! Purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days.

We offer a workplace pension to all our teammates.

The commute to work is just a cardio workout, right?

Grab a drink and enjoy our Happy Hour every Thursday and Friday afternoon.

We know all of our teammates love our products and so we give them to you. All we ask is just for a small charity donation in return.

Because we all need that Vitamin D

We're building a talented, passionate, driven and world-class team at bulk

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Since Bulk was founded back in 2006, we've been dedicated to empowering every athlete and every person with the right nutrition and inspiration they need, to not only achieve their goals but to go beyond them.

Starting as a duo of our two Co-Founders,theBulk team is now made up of over 300 people in the UK and Europe.

If you're looking for the next challenge in your career and you're ready to be at the forefront of sports nutrition and lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. Click here to see our current opportunities.

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