Enterprise Architect (Data)

University of Nottingham School of Humanities; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff development and career growth

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced Data Architect to shape a world-class, data-driven institution. You will lead the enterprise data architecture across a global organisation, defining future-state data management, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities.

You will develop roadmaps, align technology with long-term ambitions, and ensure governance, security and information management are at the core of our data strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data architecture within a large and complex organisation.
• Expertise in enterprise data modelling, data management practices, and modern data architectures (Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, Data Mesh, Data Fabric) with cloud analytics platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft data technologies such as Fabric, Data Factory, SQL Server, Power BI and Azure data services is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Experience in data governance, integration technologies, BI and information security will be essential.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience; TOGAF/CDMP certifications highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a coherent enterprise data architecture across the university.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and investment plans aligning technology with long-term goals.
• Define direction of enterprise integration services and promote API-led approaches.
• Provide expert oversight to ensure projects align with architectural principles and priorities.

Skills

Data architecture

Enterprise data modelling

Data management practices

Data governance

Cloud-based analytics platforms

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

TOGAF certification

CDMP certification

Tools

Fabric

Data Factory

SQL Server

Power BI

Azure data services

Job description

Salary £59,966 to £73,686 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Area DTS Architecture

Location Jubilee Campus

Salary £59,966 to £73,686 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date Sunday 27 September 2026

Reference DTS445426

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.

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience in data architecture gained within a large and complex organisation. You will have expertise in enterprise data modelling, data management practices, and modern data architectures including Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, Data Mesh, Data Fabric and cloud-based analytics platforms. Experience with Microsoft data technologies such as Fabric, Data Factory, SQL Server, Power BI and Azure data services is highly desirable. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. Experience of data governance, integration technologies, business intelligence and information security will be essential.

You will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent professional experience, with relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the long-term digital strategy of a world-leading university and help deliver innovative, secure, and sustainable technology services that support education and research on a global scale.

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What The University Offers

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further Details

• Job Description/Role Profile

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.

Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

This is a permanent role. Your working hours will be full-time (36.25 hours per week).

We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Paul Couchman (Director of Technology), [e-mail], if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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