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Head of Data Architecture

Posted: 09/03/25
Recruiter:Intec Select Ltd
Reference:2909974519
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Data Architect
Salary:£110,000 - £120,000 Annual Hybrid + 40% LTIP
Location:City, Wolverhampton
Description: Head of Data Architecture

Our trusted partner is hiring a Head of Data Architecture to lead the data architectural strategy as our client moves from legacy on-premise data into a cloud-first data approach. Our client is seeking a people manager with recent architecture capabilities to deliver new designs & changes to existing / new business data solutions leveraging tools such as Databricks, Datalakes, Synapse, and ER Studio with experience in Azure or AWS. Our client is offering a basic salary of 100,000 to 120,000 + 40% LTIP bonus + car allowance to be based in Chatham or Wolverhampton on a hybrid basis (some meetings can also be in London).

This is an exciting/challenging opportunity. You will lead the data architecture function, set the architectural direction, and establish the enterprise data catalog during a pivotal period in our client's history.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain the target data architecture and road map (including the build-out of enterprise data platforms and increased use of cloud technologies)
  • Work with senior stakeholders across our client to drive adoption of the target data architecture
  • Establish data architecture frameworks, standards and patterns that ensure consistent wide storage, consumption, and distribution of data
  • Lead the scoping, and initial pre-project design of candidate data projects
  • Develop and own key data architecture outputs, including a catalog of authoritative sources, ensuring technical design documentation and appropriate design approval process is followed
  • Recruit and lead a small but high-performing team of data architects and data analysts
Essential experience
  • Recent head of or senior management of a data architecture environment, preferably within Financial Services, is a must.
  • Strong knowledge of data solutions and an ability to translate this into solutions for the broader business is essential
  • Recent exposure to modern data architectures using Azure Databricks, Synapse, ER studio etc, is a must-have
  • Domain experience in a regulated environment, insurance, finance, or energy is a must-have
  • Strong understanding and experience of cloud data architectures in Azure or AWS is a must-have
Benefits Package:
  • 120,000 circa salary / 40% LTIP Bonus / Car Allowance / Excellent Pension / Hybrid working / 30 Days Holiday / Medical Cover / Life Cover
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