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The University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced and visionary Data Architect to help shape our future as a truly data-driven institution.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role in enabling the university to realise maximum value from its extensive data assets. You will lead the development of a coherent enterprise data architecture that supports world-class education, research and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a coherent enterprise data architecture.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and investment plans for data management, integration, reporting, analytics and digital intelligence capabilities.
• Define enterprise data models, information architectures and integration standards that support decision-making, governance and information security.

Job description

Enterprise Architect (Data)

Company: The University of Nottingham
Salary: £59,966 to £73,686 a year, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: NG8 1BB
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 13 Sept 2026
Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced and visionary Data Architect to help shape our future as a truly data-driven institution.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role in enabling the university to realise maximum value from its extensive data assets. Working across a complex, global organisation, you will lead the development of a coherent enterprise data architecture that supports world-class education, research and professional services.

As a senior member of our digital and technology community, you will work closely with data, analytics and technology leaders to define the future-state architecture for data management, integration, reporting, analytics and digital intelligence capabilities. You will develop strategic roadmaps and investment plans that align technology choices with the university's long-term ambitions.

The role will involve creating and maintaining enterprise data models, information architectures and integration standards that support effective decision-making, data governance and information security. You will define the direction of enterprise integration services, champion API-led approaches, and provide expert oversight to ensure projects and technology investments align with agreed architectural principles and strategic priorities.

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