Head of Architecture - Data Platform & Account & Identity | BBCI'm currently partnered with the BBC on a key Head of Architecture hire focused on Data Platform & Account & Identity - a pivotal role sitting at the centre of their digital transformation.This is a rare opportunity to shape how data, AI/ML and identity platforms operate at national and global scale, underpinning everything from personalisation and audience insight through to regulatory compliance.You'll operate as one of the most senior technologists in the organisation, owning architectural direction across a high-volume, event-driven ecosystem with near-zero tolerance for failure.This role is hybrid, with flexibility to be based from your nearest BBC hub - London, Manchester, Salford, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff or Newcastle.The RoleAs Head of Architecture, you will define and support the delivery of the technical architecture across the BBC's Data Platform and Account & Identity capabilities, working as part of the wider Product Engineering leadership team.You'll collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Data, UX and business leadership - ensuring architectural decisions are aligned to both technical strategy and wider organisational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve platform capabilities supporting billions of audience events per day, ensuring high availability, scalability and securityLead the transition toward domain-oriented, platform-based architectures, embedding data product thinking and ownership modelsOwn and govern architectural standards across data, AI/ML and identity ecosystems (real-time & batch processing, ML enablement, customer identity)Enable responsible AI and ML at scale, balancing innovation with governance, risk and safetyLead major technology decisions, platform strategy and vendor selection, with clear accountability for enterprise outcomesLine manage and develop a senior architecture team, while influencing a wider engineering and product communityWhat We're Looking ForProven experience defining and delivering technical architecture strategy at scaleStrong background across data platforms, AI/ML enablement and/or identity systemsExperience operating within high-availability, event-driven environmentsAbility to drive organisational and architectural transformation, not just system designConfidence influencing senior stakeholders and C-level leadersExperience leading and developing senior, technically strong teamsBroad understanding of modern architectures including cloud (AWS), microservices and data processing at scaleThe OpportunityThis is an opportunity to operate at enterprise scale, shaping the future of one of the world's most recognised organisations as it continues its journey toward a fully connected, on-demand digital future.We're keen to hear from leaders who want to operate at real scale and shape the future of modern engineering. If you're inspired by public purpose and ready to lead meaningful, enterprise-level transformation, I'd love to hear from you.JBRP1_UKTJ