Data Architect

Innovative Tech People; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Data Architect for a 3-6 month contract based in the UK, with hybrid working options. This role involves leading data strategy, governance, and migration for a digital transformation project. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in Dynamics CRM / D365 CE and have experience in CRM migration projects, ideally within the charity sector. Strong organizational skills and stakeholder engagement are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic or technical data roles within CRM or digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with Dynamics CRM or D365 Customer Engagement.
• Experience in CRM migration projects, ideally in the charity or fundraising sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a supporter data strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead change management during data structure transition into D365 CE.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and security best practice.

Skills

Dynamics CRM / D365 CE expertise

Data strategy governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data protection regulations understanding

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Data Architect (3-6 Month Contract)

Location: Coventry / Hybrid

Contract: 3-6 months (with potential to extend)

Our client is embarking on a major digital transformation programme to replace the fundraising CRM and finance system and bring supporter data together in a more efficient, unified way. We're looking for an experienced Data Architect with Dynamics CRM / D365 CE expertise to guide data strategy, governance, and migration work during this critical phase.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a supporter data strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead change management as we transition data structures into the new D365 CE environment.
• Define datasets, standards, mapping, and migration processes.
• Oversee all data migration activities, including audit, mapping, cleansing, validation, and volume management.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across the new CRM and finance system.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party partners.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, retention and security best practice.
• Support and upskill the Data Manager and wider data team.
• Act as the key link between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience in strategic or technical data roles within CRM or digital transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with Dynamics CRM or D365 Customer Engagement is essential.
• Experience within at least one CRM migration project, ideally in the charity or fundraising sector.
• Ability to simplify complexity and engage confidently with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with a solution-focused mindset.
• Solid understanding of data protection regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a digital transformation. If you would like to learn more, please send your CV, and I will call to discuss