Senior Data Architect
Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading
Salary: £57,515 – £82,430 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th June 2026
About the job
The Senior Data Architect is responsible for building sustainable new architecture service within the DVSA which will move DVSA towards being a data‑led organisation.
The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency's data through the implementation of standards and practices for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, processes and procedures.
One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. The holder will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
- Flexible working options that encourage a great work‑life balance.
Job description
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns and principles to be used across DVSA.
- Developing a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA, and translating service and business requirements into documented data requirements and flows across DVSA.
- Assisting in the development of the DVSA data strategy and roadmap and developing data governance and data management artefacts.
- Developing data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation.
- Working closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and establishment of strong data governance.
- Working closely with Security Architects, Dynamics Architect, Business Architects and other colleagues in articulating architectural designs and implementation.
Great line management is important to our organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta‑data management, data governance).
- Experience driving innovation, changing and improving outcomes through the application and exploitation of data, including developing and embedding data systems and processes and driving business, culture and technology change.
- Experience developing a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies.
Senior Data Architect
Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading
Salary: £57,515 – £82,430 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th June 2026
About the job
The Senior Data Architect is responsible for building sustainable new architecture service within the DVSA which will move DVSA towards being a data‑led organisation.
The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency’s data through the implementation of standards and practices for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, processes and procedures.
One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. The holder will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards.
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
- Flexible working options that encourage a great work‑life balance.
Job description
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns and principles to be used across DVSA.
- Developing a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA, and translating service and business requirements into documented data requirements and flows across DVSA.
- Assisting in the development of the DVSA data strategy and roadmap and developing data governance and data management artefacts.
- Developing data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation.
- Working closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and establishment of strong data governance.
- Working closely with Security Architects, Dynamics Architect, Business Architects and other colleagues in articulating architectural designs and implementation.
Great line management is important to our organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta‑data management, data governance).
- Experience driving innovation, changing and improving outcomes through the application and exploitation of data, including developing and embedding data systems and processes and driving business, culture and technology change.
- Experience developing a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies.
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