Lead Data Architect

CPR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure programme is seeking a Lead Data Architect to shape and oversee the enterprise-wide data architecture. The role involves developing data standards, governing data management, and coordinating with technical teams. Candidates should have strong expertise in information management and data modelling, along with experience in solution architecture. This position offers a salary ranging from £71,121 to £83,672, with excellent benefits, and is hybrid based in London.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in information management, data modelling, and database design.
• Ability to design and govern data models, metadata, and dictionaries.
• Experience in solution architecture and information assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide data architecture policies and frameworks.
• Lead and manage the Data Architecture practice.
• Own and maintain the corporate data model and data catalogue.
• Assure data modelling in IT and digital developments.
• Oversight of master data and information management plans.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within data management.

Skills

Information management expertise

Data modelling

Database design

Solution architecture experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership of junior team members

Experience in large organizations

Proficiency with Microsoft Azure

Proficiency with Power BI

Proficiency with Sparx Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

Lead Data Architect - London / Hybrid – £71,121 to £83,672 per annum + benefits

Join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering a world-class transport network that will transform national connectivity. As the Lead Data Architect, you'll shape and oversee the organisation's enterprise-wide data architecture — ensuring that data is structured, governed, and used effectively across large, complex systems. Working closely with Data Strategists and technical teams, you'll lead on data standards, governance, and design to support digital transformation and business insight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide data architecture policies and frameworks.
• Lead and manage the Data Architecture practice.
• Own and maintain the corporate data model and data catalogue.
• Assure data modelling in IT and digital developments.
• Oversee master data, data stores, and information management plans.
• Coordinate with wider architecture and analytics teams.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within data management.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in information management, data modelling, and database design.
• Experience in solution architecture and information assurance.
• Proven ability to design and govern data models, metadata, and dictionaries.
• Skilled at aligning data and technical architectures.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership of junior team members.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Power BI, and Sparx Enterprise Architect.

This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes — helping to define and deliver a data architecture that supports long-term digital excellence.

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £71,121 - £83,672 + excellent benefits