Data Architect | EDV Clearance | Public Sector (London)

Job Title: Data Architect Security Cleared (EDV)
Location: London or Cheltenham
Salary: Up to 90,000 to 100,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Data Modelling | Data Tagging | Data Migration | AWS
Are you a skilled Data Architect with existing security clearance (or eligible for EDV)?
Join a high-impact organisation where your expertise will shape national data strategy, drive interoperability, and influence policy across departments.
Role:
As a Data Architect, youll play a key role in designing and implementing cross-organisational data standards and policies. Youll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure data is discoverable, trusted, and aligned with strategic goals.
They are looking for someone who not only understands data architecture inside outbut can also build strong relationships, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and influence decision-makers across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop standards for data labelling, lineage, quality, and discovery
• Collaborate with Data Platform teams, Information Managers, and Architects
• Shape and align practical data policies across the organisation
• Support cloud migration and data platform modernisation

Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of complex data environments and ability to simplify for non-technical audiences
• Proven experience achieving data interoperability across systems or organisations
• Hands-on experience with data models, ontologies, catalogues, lakes, and warehouses
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ideally, experience with AWS and cloud data migration
• Bonus: Familiarity with public sector tech, data, and compliance frameworks

Security Clearance:
Must hold or be eligible for EDV clearance (Only candidates who meet this requirement will be considered)
Why Apply?

• Strategic, high-impact role in a secure environment
• Work with cutting-edge data platforms and influence national data policy
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible location: London or Cheltenham

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