Data Architect

neway international; Grays; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Data Architect for a temporary project with Thurrock Council. The role involves expertise in data architecture, governance, and analysis to improve services and strategies. Candidates should have strong skills in data visualisation, SQL, and be able to communicate with diverse stakeholders. This role pays £52.42 per hour PAYE or £67.53 per hour through limited/umbrella arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, modelling, cleansing, and enrichment.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools and methodologies.
• Advanced skills in SQL, R, Python, and other analytical tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Logical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing data quality and supporting business intelligence architecture.

Responsibilities

• Apply techniques for analysing and synthesising data from internal and external sources.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Promote data literacy and culture.
• Manage data governance practices and maintain data dictionaries.
• Produce and maintain data models and reverse-engineer models from live systems.
• Support data quality assurance and validation.
• Implement batch cleansing processes and develop auditing systems.
• Use data visualisation tools to present complex information.
• Apply IT and mathematical skills using relevant tools.
• Respond effectively to problems in databases and data processes.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Modelling

Data Cleansing

Data Visualisation

SQL

R

Python

Communication Skills

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

MS Excel

QGIS

Job description

Neway International are seeking a Data Architect to join our client based with Thurrock Council. Thurrock Council is seeking a Data Architect to join the Information Communication Technology group within the Chief Executive Office. This temporary role will support a one‑off project, providing expertise in data architecture, governance, and analysis to drive service improvement and strategic development.

• Apply techniques for analysing and synthesising data from internal and external sources, presenting clear findings to support service improvement and wider strategy development.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Promote data literacy and culture, hosting discussions to define needs and generate insights.
• Manage data governance practices, ensuring adherence to standards, maintaining data dictionaries, and managing privacy risks in line with legislation.
• Produce and maintain data models, reverse‑engineer models from live systems, and apply industry‑recognised patterns and standards.
• Support data quality assurance, validation, and linkage, including the design of front‑end systems and surveys to enhance user experience.
• Implement batch cleansing processes and develop auditing systems to maintain data quality.
• Use data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Power BI) to present complex information in an engaging and actionable way for diverse audiences.
• Apply IT and mathematical skills using tools such as MS Excel, SQL, R, Python, QGIS, Tableau.
• Respond effectively to problems in databases, data processes, and services, initiating actions and identifying trends to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, modelling, cleansing, and enrichment.
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools and methodologies.
• Advanced skills in SQL, R, Python, and other analytical tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Logical and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in managing data quality and supporting business intelligence architecture.

Start Date: 15 December 2025
End Date: 09 March 2026 (12 Weeks)
Hours: 37 per week
Pay Rates: PAYE: £52.42 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £67.53 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside