Government Digital & Data

Offre d'emploi Lead Data Architect - MoD - G6

Angleterre

Government Digital & Data

Le poste

CDI
Dès que possible
£70k-89k⁄an
Télétravail partiel
Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
Publiée le 29/07/2025

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Defence Digital as a Lead Data & Information Architect – Products and Services and play a pivotal role in transforming how government Data and Information serves the nation. In this exciting position, you will lead developing the Enterprise Architectural Principles, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidance  for cutting-edge Data and Information Products and Services, developing and championing innovation that drives excellence in Decision Advantage across the organisation.

You will act as a the key Functional Leadership expert for Data & Information Products & Services for Defence, ensuring those delivering capability across the Defence enterprise have access to the best patterns and guidance, while  building, managing and developing a talented team of Data and Information Enterprise Architects.  

Working collaboratively with peers, you will actively review and enhance Data & Information Reference Architectures that support critical government operations.

Responsibilities

As Lead Data & Information Architect – Products and Services you will

  • Lead the design of innovative Data and Information Products and Services

  • Develop and communicate comprehensive Principles, Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidance

  • Manage and develop a team of Data and Information Enterprise Architects

  • Act as critical friend to lead architects of different business functions and informally supporting their Data & Information architectural design work

For more information on the Data Architect profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; 

Profil recherché

Person specification

To be successful in the role of Lead Data & Information Architect – Products and Services you will bring experience of the following; 

  • You have a passion for shaping the future through innovative and robust solutions.

  • You will have cultivated thriving, collaborative technical teams, as well as having a deep technical understanding of architecture.

  • You'll be empowered to leverage cutting-edge architectural tools and methodologies, and your exceptional communication skills will enable you to inspire stakeholders at all levels, forging strong partnerships and driving consensus.

  • You enjoy remaining ahead of the technology curve, horizon scanning and understanding how technology landscape is changing and how we should keep up and accelerate our exploitation of new technologies.

If you're a natural influencer who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to lead impactful change, we want to hear from you!

Application

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.  Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below:   

Essential Criteria

  • Proven experience in data architecture and governance

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Understanding of enterprise data policies and standards

  • Experience in developing and mentoring technical teams

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture

  • Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

  • Communicating between the technical and non-technical.

  • Data Innovation.

  • • Problem management (data architect).

  • • Turning business problems into data design


Environnement de travail

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

London, England, United Kingdom
> 1 000 salariés
DSI / Client final
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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