Data Architect

• In my position as a Senior Data Architect, I will engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand data requirements and document data journeys. I will develop data policies, processes, and models to support metadata, reference data, and service delivery. My responsibilities also include:
• Designing and assuring data solutions across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with strategy, standards, and impact assessments.
• Championing data architecture within HMLR and contributing to cross-government data communities.
• Leading and developing a small team of associate/data architects while providing expert advice to stakeholders.

• As a Senior Data Architect at HM Land Registry (HMLR), I am looking for individuals who possess the following essential criteria:
• Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills to bridge technical and non-technical needs, manage expectations, lead difficult discussions, and ensure issues are investigated, resolved, and prevented.
• Proven skills in data analysis and innovation, including profiling and analyzing data, providing clear insights, and staying ahead of emerging tools, techniques, and trends.
• Knowledge of data governance and standards, including defining governance frameworks, setting and enforcing data standards, and assuring integration across business services.
• Experience in data modeling and design, creating and aligning models across subject areas, applying recognized patterns, and designing architectures that address complex business problems.
• Skills in metadata and repository management, including building and overseeing metadata repositories, advising on tools, and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Experience in mentoring data professionals, helping to build capability and support development of individuals and teams.
• Experience in undertaking data impact assessments and ensuring compliance with data policies and standards.
• Desirable criteria also include:
• Previous public sector experience and an understanding of data in government.
• Experience in building, maintaining, and managing relationships with external stakeholders and communities, such as the Geospatial Commission or Government Data Architecture Community.
• Knowledge of data architecture concepts such as data warehousing or data mesh.
• Experience with geospatial data and Master Data Management (MDM) concepts.

I offer a competitive salary ranging from £57,400 to £64,300, with an opportunity to increase to £71,300, along with a 29% employer pension contribution and various other Civil Service benefits. My work setting is flexible, with hybrid working options available in Plymouth, Weymouth, or Gloucester.

HMLR is launching a significant data transformation program aimed at modernizing legacy systems, unlocking geospatial services, and building advanced analytical platforms. We strive to become the world's leading land registry known for speed, simplicity, and an open approach to data. Our existing software systems are part of critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership worth £7 trillion, which facilitates over £1 trillion in personal and commercial lending across England and Wales.