Hybrid Data Infrastructure Architect-Information Governance

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Study support for professional exams

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

West Midlands Pension Fund is recruiting a Data Infrastructure and Design Architect to shape the enterprise information capability. You will lead the development of practical data architecture, ensuring information is designed, documented and governed throughout its lifecycle.

The role focuses on data models, lineage, metadata and system-of-record definitions, with collaboration across Pension Operations, Systems and BI teams. Hybrid working is offered in Wolverhampton.

Qualifications

• Experience in data architecture, information modelling, data lineage or metadata management within a complex systems environment.
• Strong understanding of information governance, UK GDPR and data quality principles.
• Experience documenting complex information flows and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining the Fund’s information architecture, including data models, data lineage, metadata and system-of-record definitions.
• Creating end-to-end information flow maps across pension administration, reporting, workflows and supplier interfaces.
• Supporting system, reporting and business change by providing specialist data architecture expertise.
• Developing data standards, dictionaries and governance documentation to improve consistency and reporting confidence.
• Working closely with Pension Operations, Employer Services, Systems, Business Intelligence and external suppliers to ensure data implications are understood before change is implemented.
• Leading and developing the Information Architecture & Design team, promoting high-quality customer-focused services.
• Supporting audit, regulatory assurance, business continuity and information governance through robust architecture documentation and controls.
• Driving continuous improvement by reducing manual processes, strengthening data quality and improving operational resilience.

Skills

Data architecture

Information governance

Data modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring teams

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

West Midlands Pension Fund is recruiting a Data Infrastructure and Design Architect to shape the enterprise information capability. You will lead the development of practical data architecture, ensuring information is designed, documented and governed throughout its lifecycle.

The role focuses on data models, lineage, metadata and system-of-record definitions, with collaboration across Pension Operations, Systems and BI teams. Hybrid working is offered in Wolverhampton.