At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture in a hybrid working environment.
- Company: Secure public sector organisation in the East Midlands with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Benefits: Negotiable rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape modern data architecture and make a real impact on organisational intelligence.
- Qualifications: Experience in enterprise data architecture and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Contract until 31 March 2027 | East Midlands | Hybrid Working | Inside IR35
Data Careers is supporting a secure public sector organisation in the East Midlands in the search for an experienced Data Architect.
This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering enterprise‑wide data architecture, maximizing the value of the organisation's data assets while supporting intelligence, operational decision‑making and strategic outcomes.
You will define the future direction of a modern cloud‑based data environment and work across technical and business teams to establish scalable, secure and sustainable data capabilities.
Security & Eligibility
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must
- Be UK‑based.
- Have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of five years.
- Be eligible to obtain NPPV3 and SC clearance.
- Existing police vetting, NPPV3 and/or SC clearance would be highly advantageous.
The Opportunity
You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, shaping both current and future‑state data capabilities.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, engineers, analysts and operational teams, you will establish the data structures, governance frameworks and cloud architectures required to support a data‑driven organisation.
Hybrid working is available, with attendance in Lincolnshire typically expected around one day per week, although flexibility is available depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver enterprise data architecture strategy.
- Design and implement scalable cloud‑based data architectures.
- Lead data modelling, integration and governance initiatives.
- Establish architecture standards and best practice.
- Support Microsoft Fabric adoption and development.
- Design data flows, storage models and integration frameworks.
- Promote data quality, governance and security standards.
- Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Support major transformation, migration and modernization programmes.
Essential Experience
- Enterprise data architecture.
- Microsoft Fabric.
- End‑to‑end architecture design and implementation.
- Data modelling and data governance.
- Modern cloud data platforms and services.
- Data integration and architecture frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
- Experience translating complex requirements into practical data solutions.
- Highly Desirable Experience
- Medallion architecture.
- Azure cloud data services.
- Public sector or policing experience.
- Data architecture certifications.
- Experience leading technical teams and transformation programmes.
- Apply Now
If you're passionate about shaping modern data architecture and enabling organisations to make better use of data, we'd like to hear from you.
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Data Architect employer: DataCareers
As a leading provider of Transformation Consultancy within the ERP Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide tailored training opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning. Our home-based role allows for flexibility, while the chance to engage with C-level executives in the public sector ensures that your contributions have a meaningful impact.
