Lead Solution Data Architect

Intact Insurance (previously RSA); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Solution Data Architect who will oversee the solution data architecture practice. This role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality data design and collaboration across projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data architecture and strong leadership skills. Benefits include an annual bonus, hybrid working, and support for career development.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Up to 11% pension contributions

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing + virtual GP

Career development and mentoring

Inclusive culture + employee networks

Share investment options

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop a team, manage resourcing and capacity.
• Hands-on experience as a solution data architect with a deep understanding of data modelling.
• Strong communication skills, able to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Define and run solution data architecture as a repeatable, scalable discipline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Identify improvement opportunities and shape new approaches.

Skills

Leadership & Initiative

Solution Data Architecture Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Erwin

Azure Cloud

Power BI

Job description

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Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape the future

We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us

We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team

As Lead Solution Data Architect you’ll be part of a collaborative team that’s focused on profitable growth and long‑term broker partnerships. We’re looking for someone who’s curious, collaborative, and confident in their underwriting expertise.

You’ll make an impact by

Intact is undergoing a bold transformation to become the UK’s leading commercial lines insurer, and data is at the heart of this ambition. We are implementing a demanding enterprise‑wide data strategy that requires leadership, expertise and commitment to excellence. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering solutions of high quality to enable the strategic business outcomes.

The role leads the development of solution data architecture as a repeatable, scalable practice, ensuring that solution data models and designs are robust, consistent and aligned with enterprise standards. You will oversee a team of solution data architects, guiding them across multiple concurrent projects to deliver impactful solutions.

Success in this role requires strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration. This includes aligning with the Enterprise Data Architecture arm of the team to ensure that data solutions fit well in the broader data landscape, as well as partnering with enterprise and solution architects in the wider organization. The role will also engage with the Chief Data Office, IT and business stakeholders, to ensure that data solutions are cohesive, compliant and strategically valuable.

Your Skills And Experience

The responsibilities of this role include:

Establish and Lead the Solution Data Architecture Practice

• Define and run solution data architecture as a repeatable, scalable discipline, including standards, templates, processes and clear role responsibilities (RACI)
• Ensure consistent and high‑quality data design across projects, aligned with enterprise architecture principles.

Solution Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with enterprise data architects and other roles to develop robust data plans
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, delivery directors, project managers, platform owners and product managers to ensure fit‑for‑purpose solutions and successful outcomes.
• Orchestrate solution data architecture delivery across multiple projects
• Ensure solution data models and designs meet quality standards and align with governance frameworks

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Identify improvement opportunities and help shape new approaches to support evolving project needs

We are also looking for the following technical skills:

• Leadership & Initiative: Proven ability to lead and develop a team, manage resourcing and capacity, and establish new capabilities from the ground up.
• Solution Data Architecture Expertise: Hands‑on experience as a solution data architect, with a deep understanding of data modelling, integration patterns and architectural design.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, geographies and seniority levels.

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of data protection, software design and delivery methodologies, middleware, database management and data integration solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with data modelling tools such as Erwin (required).
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure Cloud, Databricks, Power BI, and awareness of Azure ML and AI trends.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI Commitment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work–life balance.

If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.