Senior Technical Architect (Data)

• Design and maintain conceptual, logical and physical data models supporting operational and analytical business needs
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to understand complex problems and translate them into practical architecture solutions
• Influence data-related decisions across programmes, projects and product teams
• Develop and maintain mappings between logical and physical data structures across multiple platforms and services
• Support the development and evolution of enterprise-wide data architecture standards, principles and reusable patterns
• Contribute to the implementation of the Data Architecture Strategy and wider organisational objectives
• Provide architectural guidance and assurance to multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Support data governance, metadata, lineage and lifecycle management activities
• Help establish a shared understanding of data across the organisation through effective modelling, communication and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Technical Architects, Data Engineers and business stakeholders across Companies House

Technical architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

Why this role is different

This is an opportunity to join a growing Data Architecture capability during a period of significant transformation. You will help shape the data models, standards and architectural blueprints that underpin the future direction of Companies House.

Develop your architecture capability while gaining experience on high-profile work where your contribution will strengthen Data Architecture and it’s professional impact across the business., * Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast are all office bases that can support this role

• We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work providing opportunities for a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities
• Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you; however, you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently to meet business needs, Candidates are welcome to draw on experience gained in a range of roles, however you will need to ensure that you tailor your answers to the job description and person specification for this role.

We’re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as your name and age) from your personal statement.

Please note: In the case of a large number of applications, before conducting a full sift as described above, the panel may conduct a pre-sift assessing all applications against the following Behaviour: Communicating & Influencing.

1. Sift

Once the advert has closed, we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time.

We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications.

At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we may proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview

Once the advert has closed, we will sift applications - this involves reading through all applications, please bear with us as this can take some time.

In the case of a large number of applications, before conducting a full sift as described above, the panel may conduct a pre-sift assessing all applications against the following Behaviour: Communicating & Influencing

1. Interview

Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. Candidates will be invited to attend an online interview which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will be asking questions relating to, * UK nationals

• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

We’re seeking a curious and collaborative professional who enjoys solving complex problems and building strong relationships. You may already have experience in Data Architecture, or be looking to bring transferable skills from a related discipline. What matters most is your ability to think strategically, communicate effectively and support better outcomes through a structured approach. You’ll have a good understanding of data architecture and data modelling principles and a desire to further develop your expertise within a growing team.

Data Architecture and Modelling

• Understanding of data architecture principles and best practices
• Experience developing conceptual, logical and physical data models that support both operational and analytical business needs
• Working experience defining and maintaining architecture artefacts, standards and patterns
• Working experience developing mappings between logical and physical data structures across multiple systems and platforms
• Awareness of modelling complex business domains and translating business concepts into structured data designs
• Experience defining and maintaining data architecture solutions that align with organisational objectives and support long-term business and technology strategies
• Good understanding of metadata, lineage, data quality and information architecture concepts

Communication and Influence

• Strong ability to communicate the data architecture vision, standards and principles to a range of stakeholders
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills used to understand business needs and influence the development of designs and solutions
• Strong ability to build consensus amongst diverse stakeholder groups and successfully influence decision-making
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty, working with stakeholders to clarify requirements, build shared understanding and achieve successful outcomes

Collaboration and Delivery

• Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary agile teams to deliver business value
• Strong ability to apply systematic and evidence-based problem solving
• Experience supporting delivery teams through the design and implementation of data solutions
• A commitment to professional development as well as sharing knowledge, challenging established thinking where appropriate and driving continuous improvement

Modern Technology and Innovation

• Awareness of modern cloud-based architecture principles and services
• A willingness to research, gain understanding and experiment with unfamiliar and emerging technologies, or familiar technologies in new data contexts
• Ability to assess opportunities and risks associated with applying new technologies in a pragmatic and evidence-based manner, * Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Data Modelling
• Architecture thinking & analysis

• Data architecture innovation & emerging technologies, * A 250-word behaviour statement demonstrating your experience and level of skill against the Behaviour: Communicating and Influencing.

• A personal statement (750 words) explaining how you meet the following 4 key criteria for the role:

• Experience working with data, information, business processes, analysis or technology architecture, and applying that experience to understand and improve organisational outcomes
• An understanding of data modelling concepts and techniques, or the analysis and design of data structures and assets
• The ability to analyse complex problems, work effectively with evolving requirements, and communicate information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Evidence of strategic and holistic thinking, including the ability to align work to organisational objectives and consider the relationships between business processes, information, data and technology, Behaviours: Working together; Communicating & Influencing; Developing self & others

Technical Skills: Data Modelling; Architecture thinking & analysis; Data architecture innovation and emerging technologies

Experience: Data architecture and strategic objectives (this will be assessed as a presentation at interview)

1. Offer

All candidates attending interview will receive outcomes and feedback from the panel. All offers will be made in merit order.

In the event of a tied outcome the distinguishing criteria will be: Experience; data architecture and strategic objectives.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles., Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

£42,923 - £58,044 Base salary is £42,923 - £47,044 with an additional non-pensionable digital allowance between £4,350 - £11,000. The final salary and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP, Companies House is delivering a significant programme of modernisation, creating secure, resilient, and adaptable services for the future.

Data Architecture plays a vital role in this transformation, helping to improve data quality, enable interoperability, support modern cloud platforms, and ensure emerging technologies are adopted responsibly.

We’re looking for someone who is curious about the future of data and technology. You don’t need to be an AI specialist, but you should be interested in how modern technologies, automation, and data-driven approaches can solve business problems and improve public services.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working with no core hours (6am – 8pm flexible options)
• 30 days annual leave
• 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day
• Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97%

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work, Alongside your salary of £42,923, Companies House contributes £12,434 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

Head to our Recruitment Careers Hub to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House.

Data is at the heart of everything we do at Companies House.

As we continue our digital transformation, we’re investing in our Data Architecture capability to improve data quality, modernise technology, and enable better decision-making across the organisation. Data Architecture is a critical capability that supports our strategic objectives and future ambitions.

We’re looking for an experienced professional join us as a Senior Technical Architect (Data). Working across Data and Technical Architecture, you’ll help shape the future of data at Companies House, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to solve complex challenges, define architecture direction, and establish data standards that support long-term organisational goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in complex environments, is comfortable working through ambiguity, and can influence stakeholders by translating technical concepts into practical solutions. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and collaboration skills to drive meaningful change.

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Please note:

• Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign, As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.