Data Architect

The Data Architect provides strategic leadership for the design, development and governance of the University's enterprise data architecture, engaging with peers across the higher education and technology sectors to ensure alignment with emerging best practice and national initiatives. The role defines and maintains the principles, standards and frameworks that ensure the University's data infrastructure including the enterprise data warehouse, data integration platforms, and associated data solutions is secure, scalable, efficient and aligned with institutional priorities. As the University's lead authority on data architecture, the post holder will shape the technical direction for data management, ensuring that data is designed, stored, and integrated to maximise value, insight and compliance. Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across academic and professional services, the Data Architect will influence decision-making, promote best practice, and drive the adoption of modern, sustainable data solutions that enhance data accessibility, quality and analytical capability across the institution. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 02 July 2027. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience

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• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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