Enterprise Data Architect — Hybrid (Azure, MDM, Purview)

Guinness Partnership; Greater London, Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25–27 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer matching

Lifestyle benefits portal

Annual performance bonus

Life assurance

Eye test vouchers

Travel season ticket loan

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Guinness Partnership in the UK is seeking a Data Architect to establish and evolve our enterprise data architecture capability. The role focuses on structuring data, governance, and treating data as a strategic asset to enable regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.

Based in London or Oldham with a hybrid working pattern, you will lead stakeholders across levels, drive roadmaps, and translate business strategy into architectural standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining enterprise data architecture within complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in data platforms, integration, MDM, metadata governance, and data quality.
• Hands-on with Azure, Fabric, Purview or OneTrust for governance and integration.
• Experience translating business strategy into architecture standards and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and evolve our enterprise data architecture capability.
• Ensure data is structured, governed, and integrated as a strategic asset.
• Enable regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.
• Translate business strategy into clear architectural standards and roadmaps.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive outcomes.
• Review the role profile to understand key responsibilities and criteria.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data governance

Azure / cloud platforms

Data integration

TOGAF / DAMA CDMP

Data quality frameworks

Leadership & influence

Metadata management

Education

IT/STEM degree or higher

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Purview / OneTrust

TOGAF / DAMA frameworks

Job description

Guinness Partnership in the UK is seeking a Data Architect to establish and evolve our enterprise data architecture capability. The role focuses on structuring data, governance, and treating data as a strategic asset to enable regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.

Based in London or Oldham with a hybrid working pattern, you will lead stakeholders across levels, drive roadmaps, and translate business strategy into architectural standards.