Data Architect

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Architect to join their innovative team in Newcastle. This pivotal role focuses on designing a secure and scalable corporate data platform, ensuring data quality and governance to support evidence-led decision-making. As part of a transformative program, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a significant impact on service delivery and policy-making. This is a unique chance to contribute to a foundational initiative that aims to enhance the lives of residents and optimize resource distribution across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing data architectures.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a corporate data platform.
• Ensure data quality and governance across various departments.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Data Standards Creation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Data Visualization Tools

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Newcastle?

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Data Architect to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in building and proving the value of our corporate data infrastructure, supporting our evidence, evaluation, and research activities. As part of the Infrastructure for Insight and Data Maturity initiatives, you will play a key role in enabling our organisation to be data-driven and evidence-led.

About the Role

As a Data Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable, and effective corporate data platform. You will work closely with various departments to ensure data quality, governance, and compliance, and to create data standards that will support data-driven research, service delivery, and policy-making. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a foundational programme that will have a lasting impact on how we deliver our services to our residents, our city, and the region.

This role is initially a two-year fixed-term contract.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join our team. You will be part of a programme focused on building a connected, corporate data infrastructure, which is the first step in enabling us to use data more effectively to inform and evaluate decision-making. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a supportive environment and work on projects that detect trends, predict outcomes, and optimise resource distribution, ultimately making a positive difference in our communities and in the lives of people in Newcastle.

Our Values

• Pride: We take pride in and celebrate each other’s achievements. We have a positive, optimistic, can-do attitude and do our very best to meet and exceed the expectations of our colleagues, customers, partners, and residents.
• Fairness: We are honest and treat people equally to their needs. We respect and value every person as an individual, listen to other opinions and points of view, and embrace differences. We act with integrity in everything we do and are accountable for our actions and performance.
• Ambition: We are passionate, determined, enthusiastic, and want to succeed. We believe in making the most of opportunities to help us succeed, achieve more when we work together, and are enthusiastic about change. We encourage others to be their best and have the courage to change things for the better and make a difference. We are passionate about making Newcastle a great city.

Join Us

If you are passionate about data and want to be part of a team that is making a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a programme that is transforming how we use data to improve our services and make a difference in our communities.

Closing date: Sunday, 1st June.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9th June 2025.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Select 'Apply Now', submit your CV, and complete our online application form. Any communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address associated with your Northeast Jobs account, so please check your inbox regularly.

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