Data Architect

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Data Architect to join their Data and Systems Team. In this role, you will design and maintain robust data architecture to support the SEN Digital Optimisation Programme. Your responsibilities include enforcing data governance standards, developing data integration strategies, and collaborating with colleagues to provide effective solutions. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture and database design.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data models and architecture blueprints.
• Define and enforce data standards and governance frameworks.
• Develop data integration strategies for seamless data exchange.
• Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders for scalable solutions.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

SQL proficiency

Data governance frameworks

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

Job description

Joining our Data and Systems Team as a skilled Data Architect, passionate about data architecture and digital transformation, you'll support the SEN Digital Optimisation Programme, which aims to transform how services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are delivered.

In this pivotal role, you'll design, implement, and maintain robust data architecture to drive strategic objectives and service optimisation. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Data and Systems, SEN Service, and IT to ensure data is structured, governed, and accessible for analytics, operational efficiency, and informed decision‑making.

What you'll do:

• Data Architecture Design: Design, implement and maintain enterprise data models, data flow diagrams, and architecture blueprints aligned with SEN business needs.
• Governance and Standards: Define and enforce data standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Integration and Interoperability: Develop data integration strategies across systems and platforms for seamless data exchange and consistency.
• Collaboration: Work with data engineers, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Lead technical solution development and manage a technical analyst focused on SQL and reporting alignment.
• Documentation and Communication: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

What we're looking for:

• Degree and/or formal industry‑recognised qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure).
• Proficiency in SQL and data modelling tools, with familiarity in data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads flexibly.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting and exploring new/existing data tools.

Why join us:

• Play a key role in a high‑profile digital transformation programme.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Opportunities for professional development and to contribute to service improvement.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Enterprise Data Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Information Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Data Integration Architect, Data Platform Architect, Analytics Architect, Digital Data Architect.