Data Architect

The Guinness Partnership; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Data Architect to join our team in a hybrid-capable role based in the Oldham area. You will establish, lead and evolve enterprise data architecture to ensure data is structured, governed and integrated as a strategic asset that enables business outcomes and regulatory compliance.

You will translate business strategy into clear architectural standards and roadmaps while engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive successful outcomes within the Guinness

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining enterprise data architecture, enterprise data models and domain architectures in complex organisations.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and design principles.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, lineage, data catalogues and data quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and evolve Guinness's enterprise data architecture capability.
• Ensure data is structured, governed and integrated as a strategic asset to enable business outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Translate business strategy into practical architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Lead, engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

Stakeholder influence

Metadata management

Data quality frameworks

Education

Level 6 IT/STEM degree

Tools

Azure data services

Microsoft Fabric

Purview/OneTrust

TOGAF/CDMP certifications

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) based in our Oldham office. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, combining office and remote working.

The purpose of the role is to establish, lead and evolve Guinness's enterprise data architecture capability, ensuring data is structured, governed and integrated as a strategic asset that enables business outcomes, regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has proven experience defining enterprise data architecture, enterprise data models, and domain architectures within complex organisations. You will have strong expertise in modern data platforms, integration architecture, master data management, metadata governance, and data quality frameworks, alongside hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and data governance tools such as Purview or OneTrust. The successful candidate will be able to translate business strategy into clear architectural standards and roadmaps, while building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels to drive successful outcomes.

You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills:

• Proven experience of defining enterprise data architecture, enterprise data models, and domain architectures in complex organisations.
• Experience of using Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, DAMA (CDMP)), architectural principles, design patterns, architecture tools and artifact repositories.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, modern data platforms, and master data management approaches.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, lineage, data catalogues and data quality frameworks.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Azure data services, Microsoft Fabric, and governance tooling such as OneTrust, Purview, or equivalent.
• Experience in translating business strategy into practical architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Able to lead, engage and influence at all levels.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Experience of working within the social housing sector.
• Knowledge of social housing processes and systems.

Essential Qualifications

• Certification in TOGAF, Zachman, DAMA (CDMP), or equivalent frameworks.
• Educated to Level 6 (degree or equivalent) or higher in an IT/ STEM related degree discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• Azure or Microsoft Data certifications.

To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the full essential criteria, please review the role profile.