Enterprise Data Architect

Harvey Nash Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and services organization in Manchester is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to shape their data foundations. The ideal candidate will define and deliver a comprehensive enterprise data architecture strategy while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality, governed data is available for decision-making. This role requires extensive experience in complex environments, cloud platforms, and strong leadership skills, offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Generous pension contribution

Private healthcare

Annual leave plus public holidays

Volunteering days and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong in data modelling and integration.
• Deep understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Enterprise Data Architecture Strategy.
• Own and evolve the Enterprise Data Model.
• Design scalable data architectures including data lakes and warehouses.

Skills

Data modelling

ETL processes

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Data governance

Real-time data platforms (Kafka, Spark)

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Communication skills

Education

Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Atlan

Job description

Enterprise Data Architect

Manchester

Permanent

Hybrid Working (3 days on site)

Up to £100,000 + benefits

Shape the data foundations of a large, complex, customer-facing organisation.

We are proud to be working with a major UK-based infrastructure and services organisation operating at national scale, supporting millions of customers each year. With an ambitious growth and transformation agenda, data sits at the heart of how we deliver safe, efficient and customer-focused services.

We are seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering an enterprise-wide data strategy, enabling intelligent, data-driven decision-making across operations, enterprise systems and customer engagement.

The Enterprise Data Architect role:

Reporting into senior architecture leadership, you will define, govern and evolve the organisation's enterprise data architecture, aligning data, technology and business strategy.

This is a hands‑on strategic role, combining deep technical expertise with architectural leadership. You will work directly with data models, standards and definitions while also shaping long‑term data strategy and overseeing major transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with technology, product and engineering teams, as well as senior business stakeholders, to ensure data is high quality, secure, well‑governed and accessible, supporting the organisation's ambition to become a truly data‑led enterprise.

Key Enterprise Data Architect responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the Enterprise Data Architecture Strategy and Roadmap
• Own and evolve the Enterprise Data Model, aligned to industry standards
• Design scalable data architectures including data lakes, data warehouses and real‑time streaming platforms
• Establish and lead data governance, master data, metadata, lineage, quality, security and retention frameworks
• Chair enterprise data forums and assure alignment across programmes and projects
• Provide architectural leadership and assurance for major transformation initiatives
• Act as the senior data authority within design and governance forums

About You:

• Extensive experience as an Enterprise Data Architect in a complex, regulated environment
• Strong expertise in data modelling, integration, ETL and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Deep understanding of data governance, MDM, metadata management and regulatory compliance
• Experience implementing enterprise data catalogues (e.g. Collibra, Informatica, Atlan)
• Knowledge of modern data architectures (Medallion, Lambda, Data Mesh)
• Experience with real‑time data platforms (Kafka, Spark) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and chair governance forums
• Experience with complex operational systems is advantageous

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Generous pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare
• Annual leave plus public holidays
• Travel and lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering days and wellbeing support

Our Client's Commitment:

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Enterprise Data Architect and looking for a move, where you can make meaningful impact by designing enterprise data foundations that support growth, innovation and operational excellence, then I would like to hear from you.

Please apply directly online, and if your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch.