Data Architect

Gespreksleider Jacobs; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead on data governance and architecture. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, developing data policies, and managing a small team. Candidates should have experience in data analysis and governance, along with strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits with hybrid working options.

Benefits

29% employer pension contribution

28.5 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexi-time scheme

Personalized training and development plans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of leading data governance initiatives.
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical needs.
• Proficient in data analysis techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to document data requirements.
• Develop data policies and manage data solutions.
• Lead a team of associate/data architects.

Skills

Stakeholder communication and problem solving

Data analysis and innovation

Data governance and standards

Data modelling and design

Metadata and repository management

Experience in mentoring data professionals

Experience of data impact assessments

Job description

Overview

HM Land Registry (HMLR) are launching a large data transformation programme that will modernise legacy systems, unlock geospatial services and build cutting-edge analytical platforms. As a Senior Data Architect, you will help shape HMLR's data future by leading on design, modelling and governance while mentoring others in a supportive, cross-government digital and data community. Salary £57,400 - £64,300 (rising to £71,300) plus 29% pension contribution and other Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working based in Plymouth, Weymouth or Gloucester.

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as they continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. HMLR's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.

Job role

The role supports data management including data governance and provides leadership on HMLRs Data Architecture. A senior Data Architect will lead the delivery of the organisation’s vision for data through data design, collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues to ensure data is managed properly and meets the organisation's needs. The post holder will keep up to date with data policy and standards affecting data management and will be aware of, and take account of, cross-government data architecture initiatives. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of data designs, models and artefacts that describe HMLR data architecture, will understand the relevant strategies that influence these and will contribute to wider activities that define future roadmaps.

If you would like to find out more about the role, the Architecture profession and what it's like to work at HMLR, a Hiring Manager Q&A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via Teams on Tuesday 12th of September at 12:30pm. Please follow the application link for booking instructions.

As a Senior Data Architect You Will

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand data requirements and document data journeys.
• Develop data policies, processes, and models to support metadata, reference data, and service delivery.
• Design and assure data solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strategy, standards, and impact assessments.
• Champion data architecture within HMLR and contribute to cross-government data communities.
• Lead and develop a small team of associate/data architects, while providing expert advice to stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• Stakeholder communication and problem solving - Bridge technical and non-technical needs, manage expectations, lead difficult discussions, and ensure issues are investigated, resolved, and prevented.
• Data analysis and innovation - Profile and analyse data, provide clear insights, and stay ahead of emerging tools, techniques, and trends.
• Data governance and standards - Define governance frameworks, set and enforce data standards, and assure integration across business services.
• Data modelling and design - Create and align models across subject areas, apply recognised patterns, and design architectures that address complex business problems.
• Metadata and repository management - Build and oversee metadata repositories, advise on tools, and mentor less experienced team members.
• Experience of mentoring data professionals, helping to build capability and supporting development of individuals and teams.
• Experience of undertaking data impact assessments and assuring compliance to data policies and standards.

Desirable Experience Criteria

• Previous public sector experience and an understanding of data in government
• Experience of building, maintaining and managing relationships with external stakeholders and communities, for example, Geospatial Commission or Government Data Architecture Community
• Knowledge of data architecture concepts such as data warehousing or data mesh.
• Experience with geospatial data and Master Data Management (MDM) concepts

Location

Expectation is to be working from any of the advertised locations 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. There will be occasional travel required to the Plymouth branch (DDaT HQ).

Locations available: Plymouth, Weymouth, Gloucester.

Benefits

• Starting salary: £57,400 - £64,300 with opportunity to increase to £71,300. Capability reviews take place yearly.
• Over 29% employer pension contribution
• Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays
• A clear progression pathway inc. personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside
• Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you)
• Opportunity to work condensed hours
• Social and sports club
• Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues
• Interest-free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working.

Further information

• Application deadline - 11:55pm, Sunday 21st September - please apply with a CV that has evidence against the Essential skills listed above.
• HMLR does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

If you are a collaborative and forward-thinking Data Architect who can turn complex business problems into clear, scalable solutions, then this is an opportunity to shape HMLR's data future, mentor others and contribute to services of national importance. Apply here to contact Keesha Paulsen in complete confidence. LNKD1_UKTJ