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# Data Architect (SC Cleared)

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £168,740.0 - £169,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Meta-Data Management, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Data Strategy, SC Clearance, Data Management, Entity Resolution
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb63ac3fcd9a742270f6e2799b8a7eb52e/eaa

## About the Role

5+ years' experience leading enterprise or data architecture engagements.
3+ years' experience designing complex enterprise data architectures.
Strong background in enterprise data modelling and architecture frameworks.
Experience defining data architecture principles, standards and governance models.
Demonstrable experience with:
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Governance
Entity Resolution
Data Integration
Data Quality
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at senior leadership level.
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Consulting or systems integration experience is highly desirable.
Previous public sector experience is advantageous.
Essential Skills
Enterprise Data Architecture
Data Strategy
Data Governance
Master Data Management (MDM)
Entity Resolution
Data Modelling
Data Integration
Architecture Assurance
Stakeholder Management
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
Strategic Planning

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an architect with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data architecture across multiple concurrent workstreams. You will provide strategic leadership, architectural governance and assurance, ensuring data solutions align with organisational standards and long-term business objectives.
The successful candidate will have a strong consulting background or experience working within large-scale systems integration and public sector programmes., Lead enterprise data architecture across multiple programmes and workstreams.
Define and maintain data architecture principles, standards and target-state architectures.
Translate complex business and data requirements into scalable architectural solutions.
Provide strategic oversight of data architecture, ensuring consistency across initiatives.
Drive best practice in areas including:
Data architecture
Entity resolution
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data governance
Data quality
Metadata management
Produce high-quality architecture artefacts, standards and design documentation.
Provide architectural assurance and governance for solution designs.
Work closely with senior business and technical stakeholders to influence strategic direction.
Support cross-functional teams throughout delivery, ensuring architectural alignment.
Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.