Senior Data Architect

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Senior Data Architect to shape the Department for Transport’s data architecture, ensuring data is structured, governed and managed to support innovation and better decision-making.

You will lead the design of enterprise-scale data models and standards, collaborating with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions that enable advanced tooling and digital services across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data models, standards and architectures that enable effective use of data across the organisation.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to develop data solutions that support advanced tooling and digital services.
• Provide expert advice and assurance, ensuring data architecture aligns with priorities, industry best practice and wider government standards.
• Develop data architecture roadmaps and governance frameworks to maximise data value, quality and accessibility.
• Influence strategic decisions and ensure data architecture supports the department's goals today and in the future.

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping data architectures that drive better decisions and public services?

Can you turn complex business challenges into innovative, scalable data solutions?

Would you like to lead the future of data architecture and innovation across the Department for Transport (DfT)?

If so,we’dlove to hear from you!

Design the foundations. Influence the future. Unlock the value of data.

Join us as a Senior Data Architect and shape the data architecture that supports innovation, insight and better outcomes across DfT.

This is an exciting time to join the Digital, Information and Security Directorate within the DfT as we restructure our directorate to ensure we are ready for future challenges, building a more sustainable,skilledand in-house capability.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays aprivilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about whatit'slike working atDepartment for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careersand within the Government Digital and Data Profession.

As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Department for Transport's data architecture, ensuring data is structured, governed and managed to support innovation, digital transformation and better decision-making across the organisation. You'll lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data models, standards and architectures that enable the effective use of data across a growing and diverse digital ecosystem.

Working within the Advance Service Line, you'll collaborate with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to develop data solutions that support advanced tooling, digital services and emerging technologies. You'll provide expert advice and assurance, ensuring data architecture aligns with organisational priorities, industry best practice and wider government standards.

You'll influence strategic decisions, develop data architecture roadmaps, and establish governance frameworks that maximise the value, quality and accessibility of data. Leading teams and working with third-party partners, you'll drive the delivery of scalable, repeatable solutions that support business needs today and into the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how data is used across DfT, shaping the foundations that enable insight, innovation and better public services.

Your responsibilities will include, butaren’tlimited to:

• Being responsible forall data architecture within DfT providing designs fordata solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks.
• Developing DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans, working closely with data engineering teams to ensure delivery plans are aligned and that the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the department and government overall.
• Leading and developingDfTc’sdata architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders.
• Influencing data decisions throughout policy lifecycles throughdemonstratingtechnology value,riskand opportunity.
• Developing data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile.Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

The role is part of theGovernment Digital and Data professionand utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is £59,816. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £19,700.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience asdemonstratedthrough the selection process.Here are more details on the pay framework.

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Senior Data Architect

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £59,816 to £59,816 a year Hours: Full-time Location: London Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you passionate about shaping data architectures that drive better decisions and public services?

Can you turn complex business challenges into innovative, scalable data solutions?

Would you like to lead the future of data architecture and innovation across the Department for Transport (DfT)?

If so,we’dlove to hear from you!

Design the foundations. Influence the future. Unlock the value of data.

Join us as a Senior Data Architect and shape the data architecture that supports innovation, insight and better outcomes across DfT.

This is an exciting time to join the Digital, Information and Security Directorate within the DfT as we restructure our directorate to ensure we are ready for future challenges, building a more sustainable,skilledand in-house capability.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere

• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays aprivilege day for the King’s birthday

• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about whatit'slike working atDepartment for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careersand within the Government Digital and Data Profession.

As a Senior Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Department for Transport's data architecture, ensuring data is structured, governed and managed to support innovation, digital transformation and better decision-making across the organisation. You'll lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data models, standards and architectures that enable the effective use of data across a growing and diverse digital ecosystem.

Working within the Advance Service Line, you'll collaborate with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to develop data solutions that support advanced tooling, digital services and emerging technologies. You'll provide expert advice and assurance, ensuring data architecture aligns with organisational priorities, industry best practice and wider government standards.

You'll influence strategic decisions, develop data architecture roadmaps, and establish governance frameworks that maximise the value, quality and accessibility of data. Leading teams and working with third-party partners, you'll drive the delivery of scalable, repeatable solutions that support business needs today and into the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how data is used across DfT, shaping the foundations that enable insight, innovation and better public services.

Your responsibilities will include, butaren’tlimited to:

• Being responsible forall data architecture within DfT providing designs fordata solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks.

• Developing DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans, working closely with data engineering teams to ensure delivery plans are aligned and that the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the department and government overall.

• Leading and developingDfTc’sdata architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders.

• Influencing data decisions throughout policy lifecycles throughdemonstratingtechnology value,riskand opportunity.

• Developing data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile.Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• The role is part of theGovernment Digital and Data professionand utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is £59,816. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £19,700.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience asdemonstratedthrough the selection process.Here are more details on the pay framework.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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