Data Architect

Coyles; Grays; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Grays is seeking an experienced Data Architect to support its data strategy and governance. This role will enhance data quality and insight capability across the council. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data architecture and a strong understanding of data governance principles. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualisation tools is required. Interested candidates should send their CV to the contact person.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, or similar senior data roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with data visualisation tools and data management methodologies.
• Strong technical background with SQL, Python, R, Excel, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret complex data structures and produce clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and synthesise data for service improvement and strategy development.
• Build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicate complex data findings to support decision-making.
• Support data governance practices and manage data according to standards.
• Maintain and produce data models using recognised tools and techniques.
• Develop data dictionaries to ensure data quality.
• Implement data cleansing processes and support data quality audits.
• Use data visualisation methods for clear and actionable information.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Data modelling

Data visualisation

Problem-solving

Tools

SQL

Python

R

MS Excel

Tableau

Qlik

QGIS

Job description

Overview

One of my local government clients is seeking a skilled Data Architect to support the organisation’s data strategy, business intelligence architecture, and data governance practices. This role is essential to improving data quality, enhancing insight capability, and supporting strategic and operational decision‑making across the council.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and synthesise data from internal and external sources to inform service improvement, strategy development, policy, and service design
• Build strong collaborative relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Communicate complex data findings in ways that support decision‑making across all levels of the organisation
• Actively support and promote data governance practices and manage data in alignment with organisational standards
• Maintain and produce data models using industry‑recognised patterns, tools, and modelling techniques
• Reverse engineer data models from live systems where required
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, ensuring data quality and adherence to standards
• Identify and implement data cleansing processes and support the development of data quality auditing systems
• Use appropriate data visualisation methods to present information that is clear, engaging, and actionable
• Apply strong IT and mathematical skills using tools such as MS Excel, SQL, Python, R, QGIS, Tableau, and Qlik
• Diagnose and resolve issues relating to databases, data processes, and data products, using logical and creative problem‑solving

Requirements

• Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, or similar senior data roles
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience with data visualisation tools and data management methodologies
• Strong technical background with SQL, Python, R, Excel, Tableau, Qlik or similar tools
• Ability to interpret complex data structures and produce clear documentation including schema diagrams

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd