Enterprise Data Architect in Manchester

Based at Manchester or Stansted Airport. Permanent Role. Office or Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance.

We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The Role: As Enterprise Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing MAG’s technology strategy from a data perspective, aligning it with our ambition to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused services. You’ll lead the design and governance of MAG’s enterprise-wide data architecture, enabling data-driven decision-making across airport operations, enterprise systems, and customer engagement. This includes developing the MAG data model, integrating disparate systems, and ensuring data quality, security, and accessibility across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders across MAG Technology and the wider business, you’ll shape and maintain our data ecosystem, provide oversight of major transformation activities, and ensure alignment with our strategic goals.

What will make you successful?

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of data governance, MDM, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with aviation systems (e.g., AODB, FIDS, CRM, ERP) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of industry-standard data models and frameworks such as Lambda, Medallion, and Data Mesh.
• Experience with real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, translating business requirements into effective data solutions.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments: At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.