Data Architect

The Guinness Partnership; Chadderton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership in Oldham seeks a Data Architect to establish and evolve its enterprise data architecture, ensuring data is governed and integrated as a strategic asset. The role requires translating business strategy into architecture roadmaps, with hands-on Azure/Microsoft Fabric experience and governance tooling.

You will engage stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes. The position is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with a hybrid working arrangement between the Oldham

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define enterprise data architecture, data models and domain architectures in large organisations.
• Experience with TOGAF, DAMA CDMP or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data quality and data governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead and evolve Guinness's enterprise data architecture capability.
• Define and evolve architecture roadmaps and standards aligned with business strategy.
• Translate business strategy into practical architecture standards.
• Lead and influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure data is structured, governed and integrated as a strategic asset.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

Stakeholder influence

Azure data services

Education

Degree or higher in IT/STEM

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Purview

OneTrust

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.