Senior Data Architect - HM Land Registry - SEO

Manchester Digital; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Senior Data Architect in Plymouth to lead data management initiatives and support data governance. The ideal candidate has experience mentoring data professionals, and a strong grasp of data design and compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact critical national infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring data professionals and supporting team development.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Experience in data impact assessments and compliance with data policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the organization's vision for data through data design.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues on data management.
• Keep up to date with data policies and contribute to future roadmaps.

Skills

Mentoring data professionals

Data governance

Leadership

Data design

Multi-tasking

Change management

Education

Relevant experience in data architecture

Job description

Senior Data Architect - HM Land Registry - SEO

£57,400 - £71,300 this includes a Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework Supplement.
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Full-time (Permanent) £57,400 - £71,300 this includes a Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework Supplement.
Published on 8 September 2025 Deadline 21 September 2025

Location

Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS

About the job

Job summary

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.

HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.

We are now looking for three Senior Data Architects to join our Data and Register Integrity directorate,

Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in Digital Careers at HM Land Registry.

The role supports data management including data governance and provides leadership on HMLRs Data Architecture. A senior data architect will lead the delivery of the organisations vision for data through data design, collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues to ensure data is managed properly and meets the organisation’s needs.

The post holder will keep up to date with data policy and standards affecting data management and will be aware of, and take account of, cross-government data architecture initiatives. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of data designs, models and artefacts that describe HMLR data architecture, will understand the relevant strategies that influence these and will contribute to wider activities that define future roadmaps.

If you would like to find out more about the role, the Architecture profession and what it’s like to work at HMLR, a Hiring Manager Q&A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via Teams on Tuesday 16th of September at 12:30pm. Please register your interest here:

To be successful in this role you will have experience of mentoring data professionals, helping to build capability and supporting development of individuals and teams. You will have experience of undertaking data impact assessments and assuring compliance to data policies and standards.

You will also be comfortable with change and have the ability to multi-task and prioritise projects, being able to respond quickly to changing circumstances.

For more information about the role, and the full job description please see the attached Candidate Pack.