Senior Data Architect (Fully remote, UK based) - Reed : Job Details

Senior Data ArchitectPermanentUK based (Fully Remote)£50,000-£70,000 per annum (Level 4)

My client is seeking a Data Architect to join a leading UK aviation and aerospace regulator, recognised globally for its excellence. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver a comprehensive data management strategy, contributing to the achievement of the organisation’s business objectives. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the data management strategy and architecture, ensuring ongoing monitoring and adherence to maximise business benefits.
• Act as the Data Architect on key projects, managing data specialists and leading contract resources as needed.
• Oversee business activities to ensure compliance with architectural standards and guidelines, developing processes for adherence monitoring and resolution of non-adherence.
• Establish metrics for tracking and measurement of data architecture initiatives, reporting back at all levels across the organisation.
• Develop the Data Architecture roadmap and integrate it with the wider enterprise architecture.
• Serve as the technical design authority for data across all internal and external projects

Essential Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of all architectural disciplines
• Strong understanding or all data management activities and the delivery of strategies in these areas
• Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• Conceptual, logical and physical data modelling
• Deep understanding of Master and Reference Data Management
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the data management field
• Proven track record of delivering data architecture in a complex environment.
• The ability to explain complex concepts to all levels across the organisation.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Fully remote working (must be UK based)
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick
• Discounted gym membership for London
• 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme
• Generous pension scheme and much more

The Selection Process

Clearance required:The post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance. To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

How to Apply:To apply, please send your CV. The selection panel will use this evidence to assess your application against the selection criteria in the Person Specification section above. It is not mandatory to provide a cover letter but it can be beneficial to provide further evidence of your suitability against the essential skills. In your CV please also set out your educational and professional qualifications, and career history, with key responsibilities, dates and achievements. Please provide reasons for any gaps. Please note that the company name, specific location details, and any potential direct contact information have been omitted to maintain confidentiality as per the guidelines.