Data Architect/Engineer

Citizens Advice; Manchester; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Data Architect/Engineer to join their Digital Team. This role involves leading the design and management of data across the organization, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, and developing a centralized data warehouse. Candidates should be prepared for hands-on data lifecycle work and enjoy collaborating with senior management to ensure effective data usage. A rewarding remuneration package is offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in systems design and data engineering.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in shaping performance measurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic data leadership within the organization.
• Develop a centralized data warehouse and reporting framework.
• Support colleagues in data usage for effective decision-making.

Skills

Data lifecycle management

Data engineering

Data analysis

Insight generation

Reporting

Data governance

Job description

Citizens Advice Manchester is a charity which provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice. We’re a modern, innovative and progressive advice service that employs around 220 people and is one of the largest and most diversely funded Local Citizens Advice within the network. Last year our turnover was in excess of £8m! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Digital Team.

Our service supports people facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. Every day, our people help individuals and families find a way forward - and high‑quality data plays a vital role in making sure we reach the people who need us most, improve our services and demonstrate our impact. We are looking for a Data Architect/Engineer to lead how we collect, manage, analyse and use data across the organisation. This is a rare opportunity to design and build a data function from the ground up in a values‑driven charity, where your work will directly support better outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• Hands‑on, strategic role suited to someone who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle – from systems design and data engineering through to insight, reporting and influencing senior decision‑makers.
• Work closely with the Chief Technology Officer, Leadership Team and Operational Managers to ensure our data is accurate, meaningful and used effectively to improve frontline services, strengthen research and campaigns, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Play a key role in:
  • Shaping how we measure performance and quality
  • Building a central data warehouse and reporting framework
  • Turning complex data into clear, actionable insight
  • Supporting colleagues to feel confident using data in their work

In this role you will lead on strategic data leadership, data warehouse & system development, data collection, analysis & insight, reporting & visualisation and data quality & governance.

We value all our people and can offer a supportive culture within a charity setting that is committed to social justice. The above role attracts a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms – please see Job Pack (available on our website) for full information.