Data Architect

Homes England; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans

Professional membership support

Job summary

A government agency for housing and regeneration is seeking a Data Architect to develop and implement robust data architecture frameworks. This role involves collaborating with data engineers and analysts, ensuring data is well-structured and secure. The ideal candidate will have experience in scalable data models, strong knowledge of data design, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and a 50/50 hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing and implementing scalable data models.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual, logical and physical data design.
• Experience with data architecture frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data modelling standards.
• Build and maintain data models ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Data architecture frameworks

Scalable data models

Cloud data technologies

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Job description

Join to apply for the Data Architect role at Homes England.

Base pay range: Data Architect. Closing Date: 07/12/2025 at 23:59. Interviews will take place week commencing 15/12/2025. Location: Newcastle or Birmingham.

A bit about the role…

As the Government’s housing and regeneration agency, we work with partners to tackle housing challenges and enable the delivery of new homes. Our Data and Analytics Directorate plays a vital role in this mission, providing the data, insights, and intelligence necessary to support both existing operations and new opportunities that make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

As a Data Architect, you will drive the development and implementation of robust data architecture frameworks, patterns, and standards across the organisation, shaping Homes England's data ecosystem to ensure that data is well-structured, secure, and easily accessible.

You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business subject‑matter experts to design and manage data models that meet corporate standards and enable seamless integration across internal and external applications.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions for on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce data modelling standards.
• Build and maintain data models, ensuring data accuracy, security and accessibility.
• Act as a technical authority on data architecture, guiding cross‑system connectivity.
• Advise on emerging data technologies and best practices to support data‑driven decision making.

A bit about you…

• Experienced data professional with a background in data architecture frameworks, tools and best practices.
• Proven track record designing and implementing scalable data models and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual, logical and physical data design and cloud‑data technologies.
• Excellent communication skills – able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a history of identifying and delivering improvements.
• Collaborative relationship builder across technical and business teams.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with evolving priorities.
• Passion for leveraging data to drive innovation, efficiency and better decision‑making.

What we offer…

• Competitive salary and 33 days annual leave.
• 50/50 hybrid working model.
• Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme (defined benefit).
• Employee assistance programme, range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and discounts.
• Professional membership support and digital kit.
• Supportive network groups that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities to influence future housing and regeneration strategies.

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to use the full application option if you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.

Refs increase your chances of interviewing at Homes England by 2x.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building an agency that reflects the diverse communities we serve, championing inclusion across all levels.

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

Your application needs to be in your own words, reflect your personal understanding and experience, and must not have been generated by AI tools such as ChatGPT.