Data Architect
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Job Description
Data Architect
Full time/Part Time
Salary: pa with potential for further progression to70907pa with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Hybrid
Contracted to our Wilmslow London Edinburgh Belfast or Cardiff office however through hybrid working we offer flexible home and officebased working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.
Why work for the ICO
- Pay progression scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 25 days paid holiday per year plus privilege and public holidays.
- Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year).
- Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
- Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets retailers gyms restaurants insurance providers and many more.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of ourwebsite.
About us
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a datadriven world we provide advice guidance and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people and we empower you to be curious impactful collaborative and respectful.
Job Summary
This role will set the architecture vision for the ICOs use of data through data design to ensure that data is managed properly and meets the organisations needs. The Data Architect will also help the Director of Architecture and Director of Data to interpret the organisations needs for data and ensure these are reflected in our wider architecture and data strategies
Job Description
The role will design data standards models and guardrails and ensure teams are working to them so data can be cultivated and used as a strategic enterprise asset. You will collaborate and consult with stakeholders to ensure data decisions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture strategy. There will also be requirements to carry out horizon scanning across the industry and wider technological landscape identifying emerging trends in data and their potential impact and opportunity for the ICO and incorporating these into plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering the ICOs Data Architecture vision strategy and roadmaps
- Establishing data architectural principles policies guardrails and standards and overseeing the implementation and assurance of these
- Designing multiple data models and metadata systems for the organisation as a whole and ensuring that appropriate models are developed for projects systems and applications
- Providing oversight and advice to data engineers / data modellers who are designing and producing data artefacts
- Designing and supporting the management of data dictionaries
- Developing appropriate graphical and documented representations of Data Architecture and data entities suitable for communication with different audiences and for different purposes
- Developing data architecture as a community of practice and competency across the ICO
- Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their data needs and ensure they are aligned with the Data Architecture and Enterprise Architecture vision
Essential criteria assessed at application stage
- Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements as described in the role responsibilities and person specification and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.
- Strong understanding of data modelling (conceptual logical physical) and Proficiency in database technologies (SQL NoSQL cloudbased solutions)
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices and familiarity with cloud platforms (primarily Azure but knowledge of AWS/GCP beneficial) and related data services
- Understanding of data security principles and compliance requirements
- Experience in optimising data architectures for scalability and performance
- Knowledge of automation tools for data processing and management
Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
- Ability to articulate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
- Strong presentation skills to influence decisionmaking
- Experience in guiding and mentoring junior data professionals
- Ability to lead data governance initiatives across the organisation
- Ability to contribute to datadriven transformation initiatives
- Track record of delivering data architecture solutions within enterprise projects
Equality diversity and inclusion
The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality diversity and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICOs commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you have a disability or impairment and require an alternative application method please email the HR team at .
Closing Date
Please submit yourCV by23:59 Sunday 1st June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Employment Type
Full-Time
