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# Lead Data & AI Architect

- **Company:** Frazer Nash Consultancy
- **Location:** Irlam, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £73,000.0 - £88,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Database, Data Governance, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Information Management, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Generative AI, AI Platforms
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-data-ai-architect/47168580

## About the Role

architecture assurance and developing the development of reference architectures, standards and technical guardrails for enterprise data platforms, analytics, automation and GenAI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical leadership background, with experience that should include several of the following: Defining and owning strategic Data AI architectures across complex organisations. Managing the development of enterprise data platforms, analytics, automation and Generative AI solutions. Acting as a design authority and providing architecture assurance for significant digital programmes and products. Establishing architecture standards, reference architectures, governance processes and reusable technical patterns. Managing technical risk and making architectural decisions that balance innovation, security, maintainability and long-term value. Providing strategic direction on data governance, security, sovereignty, integration and model lifecycle management. Advising, across multiple products, programmes or delivery teams, Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to provide constructive challenge and specialist advice to senior leadership teams. Experience coaching, mentoring and developing architecture, engineering or technical delivery capability. Good written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Requirements Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as defence, nuclear, energy, transport or government. Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale GenAI solutions. Knowledge of cloud-based Data AI platforms and services. Experience supporting governance, audit, accreditation or assurance activities. Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practice. Experience establishing architecture communities, standards or centres of excellence. Knowledge of software engineering, DevOps and modern delivery
approaches. Chartered status or relevant professional certifications. Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes. Strong understanding of data governance, information management and data quality practices. Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. Benefits We provide our people with a comprehensive benefits package that comprises: Happy To Talk Flexible Working Competitive salary 25 days' holiday entitlement Holiday purchase scheme Company pension scheme Targeted professional development Life Assurance Private healthcare membership Bonus scheme linked into company performance Paid membership fees to a professional institution Support in attaining professional membership Cycle to work scheme Share purchase scheme Season rail ticket loan #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

senior stakeholders on technology strategy, delivery approaches and investment decisions. Improving consistency and reuse across Digital & AI products, platforms and delivery teams. Mentoring architects, engineers and technical leaders to build organisational capability. Supporting the adoption of emerging technologies whilst ensuring robust governance and assurance. Essential Requirements Significant experience leading Data and AI architecture within complex or regulated environments. Significant experience shaping architecture strategy for analytics, automation, Generative AI and software-enabled products. Solid understanding of enterprise data platforms, integration architectures and modern Digital & AI technologies. Experience acting as a design authority, setting technical standards and assuring solutions through governance processes. Solid understanding of security, data sovereignty, data separation, assurance and model lifecycle controls., Experience shaping architecture direction


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