Data Architect Job Leeds area,England UK,IT/Tech

Data Architect

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham (Garretts Green) or Uxbridge
Salary: £44,241 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th July 2026

The Data Architect will help to deliver the strategy and roadmap for moving DVSA to a data‑led organisation. The role will maximise additional value from the Agency’s data by implementing data governance roles, processes and procedures. One of the chief goals is to identify key data structures, roles, responsibilities and operating models within DVSA to secure the best value from data.

The architect will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose, accessible using common patterns and standards, and that securing the Agency information and data is at the forefront of design.

Responsibilities

Define the principles, policies, processes, specifications and protocols for data architecture and assist in producing artefacts for data governance and assurance of data within the Agency.

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the data governance operating model.

Understand and address the risk and security aspects of data architecture and management, creating and maintaining data principles that guide the use of data patterns across the agency.

Proactively seek, gather input from and influence senior Digital, Data and business colleagues to ensure that data strategies and architectures support the needs of DVSA.

Work closely with other members of the Digital and Data team, including third‑party suppliers, to lead the use and management of the Agency’s data.

Build relationships and networks with architecture colleagues across government, the IT industry and with suppliers to understand market developments, gain industry insight, case studies and monitor trends to provide comprehensive recommendations within DVSA on future data options and enable intelligent data architecture planning.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
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 and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
Flexible working options that encourage a great work‑life balance.

Person Specification
Essential Skills

Ability to engage and communicate with colleagues of all levels, presenting technical ideas verbally and in documentation in the language of the business.
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business needs and data requirements into technical language.
Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts such as model management, meta‑data management and data governance.

Essential Experience

Proven track record of helping to embed data architecture concepts within an organisation.
Experience of helping to develop a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies.

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