Senior Data Architect - Shape Public Service Data Strategy

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension (28.97%)

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Senior Data Architect to shape and govern the Department for Transport's data architecture. You will lead enterprise-scale data models, establish governance, and drive architecture roadmaps to support innovation, digital transformation and better public services across DfT.

Join a role that partners with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise-scale data models and architectures.
• Ability to lead data architecture strategy and governance frameworks.
• Strong collaboration with data engineering, analytics, and policy teams.
• Proven track record in influencing decisions across large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all data architecture within DfT and designs for data solutions.
• Develop and drive DfT's data architecture strategy and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure aligned delivery plans.
• Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles and demonstrate value.

Skills

Data architecture

Governance

Enterprise data modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Senior Data Architect to shape and govern the Department for Transport's data architecture. You will lead enterprise-scale data models, establish governance, and drive architecture roadmaps to support innovation, digital transformation and better public services across DfT.

Join a role that partners with architects, analysts, engineers and senior stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.