Data Architect

Data Architect

Location: Warwickshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000-85,000

Join Our Team as a Data Architect!
Are you a skilled Data Architect with a passion for shaping the future of data management and architecture within a dynamic and evolving environment? We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Digital Services team, where you’ll play a crucial role in working with multiple stakeholders and driving data excellence across our organisation.

What You Will Do:
In this pivotal role, you will engage with business, architecture, and operational teams to oversee all aspects of data management within our business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting Data Standards: Develop and communicate data standards organization-wide and champion their implementation in the context of policing.
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships: Listen to and interpret the needs of technical and business stakeholders, effectively managing expectations and facilitating crucial discussions.
• Designing Data Solutions: Provide guidance on the upgrade, management, decommissioning, and archiving of data in accordance with data policy, while maintaining the organisation’s data technology architecture.
• Championing Best Practices: Advocate for data architecture across various levels of government and set standards for the data architecture community.
• Data Governance: Evolve and implement data governance frameworks, assuring integration of data services to meet a variety of business needs.
• Technical Consultancy: Collaborate with Solution and Technical Architects to ensure compliance with enterprise data architecture while managing the full data product life cycle.
• Line Management Responsibilities: Lead and support your team, including Data Engineers and Associate Data Engineers in their professional development.

Who You Are:
We’re looking for someone who is not only technically adept but also possesses strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will need:

• A comprehensive understanding of data architecture principles and practices.
• Proven experience in developing data standards and managing communications with diverse senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in data profiling, source system analysis, and presenting insights for data use.
• A proactive approach to evolving and defining data governance policies.

Special Conditions:

• The role may require travel within the Warwickshire area on an as-needs basis.
• Candidates will be subject to Management Vetting (SC + NPPV3) security clearance.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and have the skills to drive our data initiatives forward, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of this visionary Digital Services team.