ESG Data Solution Architect; Remote | Outside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced ESG Data Solution Architect to own the end-to-end architecture of sustainability and ESG reporting platforms. This is a hands-on role covering enterprise data architecture, ESG reporting solutions, and governance.

• Define current, interim, and target-state architectures for ESG data and reporting platforms
• Own solution architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards
• Lead gap analysis, architectural assessments, and transition roadmaps
• Evaluate change impacts, risks, and dependencies across data platforms
• Guide engineering teams within architecture guardrails and review technical deliverables
• Design and govern foundational data layers and curated ESG data assets
• Produce architecture artefacts and support assurance processes

• Proven experience as a Data / Solution Architect on ESG or sustainability reporting programmes
• Strong background in enterprise data architecture and data engineering pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sustainability Manager
  , Azure / Databricks
  , Microsoft Fabric
  , and Power Platform / Dataverse
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills