Data Architect

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Data Architect to oversee the development of a complex data platform for the NHS. This pivotal role involves collaborating with clinical and operational teams to shape data tools that enhance hospital operations. Candidates must have strong NHS Acute experience and a track record in enterprise data implementations. The position offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to work on a national data transformation programme in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Long-term contract with programme roadmap

High-impact data transformation opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering or leading enterprise-level data platform implementations.
• Deep understanding of hospital data flows and regulatory constraints.
• Ability to define architectural best practices and drive standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee the development of a complex, enterprise-wide data platform.
• Shape a tool that translates real-world hospital operations into a data product.
• Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure relevant outputs.

Skills

NHS Acute experience

Enterprise-level data platform implementations

Data architecture and engineering best practices

Leadership in data, development, or architecture functions

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Role

Data Architect / Head of Data / Head of Development

Client: NHS Trust – High‑Profile Data Programme

Salary: Outside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate | Long‑Term Contract

An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Data Architect— though we will also consider an exceptional Head of Development or Head of Data— to play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a scalable data platform that will model how hospitals operate.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high‑profile programme shaping the next generation of NHS data capability.

About the Role

We are building a scalable Federated Data Platform (FDP)‑style tool, and we need a senior data leader who can:

• Architect and oversee the development of a complex, enterprise‑wide data platform
• Shape a tool that translates real‑world hospital operations into a robust operationally aligned data product
• Identify, define, and embed best practice in data architecture and engineering
• Provide technical leadership across data modelling, governance, interoperability, and platform design
• Bring proven experience implementing a large‑scale data platform within a complex environment
• Work closely with clinical, operational, and digital teams to ensure outputs are relevant and strategically aligned

This is a delivery‑critical role with high visibility across the Trust and partner organisations.

Essential Experience

Candidates must have:

• Prior NHS Acute experience (strict requirement)
• Proven track record delivering or leading enterprise‑level data platform implementations
• Deep understanding of hospital data flows, operational processes, and regulatory constraints
• Senior‑level leadership experience across data, development, or architecture functions
• Ability to drive standards, set direction, and define architectural best practice
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non‑technical groups

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Palantir Foundry, FDP components, or other large‑scale analytical platforms
• Background in designing tools that mimic operational hospital behaviour
• Experience embedding governance, QA, validation rules, and interoperability standards

Contract Details

• Outside IR35
• Competitive day rate(DOE)
• Ongoing contractwith long‑term programme roadmap
• Hybrid working (onsite requirements may vary, expect 1 day per week)
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact, nationally visible data transformation programme

Please contact Sophie Peters at Seymour John via [e-mail] for further information, please only apply if you have strong NHS Acute experience.