Hybrid Data Architect | SC Cleared | Data Strategy Lead

Civil Aviation Authority; Gatwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Data Architect at our Gatwick location to lead data management design and delivery across multiple programmes. You will ensure data is structured, governed, and integrated to support strategic objectives, while providing technical leadership and coordinating with data specialists and contract resources.

You will develop conceptual and logical data models, champion Master Data Management, and collaborate with Solution Architects to deliver secure,

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of architectural disciplines.
• Strong data management expertise.
• Experience delivering data migration projects.
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
• Deep knowledge of Master Data Management and Reference Data Management.
• Awareness of emerging data technologies and trends.
• Experience in delivering architecture solutions in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile development approaches.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of data management projects across CAA.
• Ensure data is structured, governed, and integrated for objectives.
• Provide technical leadership across projects and manage data specialists.
• Work across a portfolio of programmes with data architecture leadership.
• Oversee data activities to adhere to standards and guidelines.
• Establish and report metrics to measure data architecture effectiveness.
• Champion Master Data Management across projects.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models using ER/Studio.
• Serve as technical design authority for data within projects.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Data Engineers for cohesive solutions.
• Align with Data Governance for quality, security and policy compliance.

Skills

Data architecture

Data management

Data modelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Relational modelling

Agile methods

Waterfall

Data governance

Enterprise architecture

Tools

ER/Studio

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Data Architect at our Gatwick location to lead data management design and delivery across multiple programmes. You will ensure data is structured, governed, and integrated to support strategic objectives, while providing technical leadership and coordinating with data specialists and contract resources.

You will develop conceptual and logical data models, champion Master Data Management, and collaborate with Solution Architects to deliver secure,