Job Description

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to 74,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months)

Are you a visionary Data Architect ready to shape the future of data in a world-renowned cultural institution? We're working with a prestigious organisation embarking on a major digital and data transformation - and they need a strategic and hands-on Data Architect to lead the charge.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact transformation programme at a pivotal moment. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing the organisation's first enterprise-wide data strategy, building a trusted, AI-ready data estate, and enabling advanced analytics across departments including HR, Finance, Commercial, and Digital.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define and lead the enterprise data strategy and governance framework.
• Architect scalable, Azure-based data platforms to support BI, analytics, and AI.
• Integrate fragmented data sources into a unified, accessible, and secure data ecosystem.
• Enable predictive analytics and machine learning through clean, well modelled datasets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align data initiatives with strategic goals.
• Promote ethical and sustainable data practices, including compliance with GDPR.

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience in data architecture, with a strong track record in enterprise data strategy and systems integration.
• Deep expertise in Azure data services e.g. Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to translate complex data concepts into business value.
• Experience preparing data estates for AI/ML, including data lineage and model input pipelines.
• Ideally, experience in public sector, cultural, or not-for-profit environments (though this is not essential

What's On Offer:

• A salary of up to 74,000 depending on experience
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A generous pension scheme

This is more than a technical role - it's a chance to shape the data future of a globally respected institution. If you're passionate about data strategy, architecture, and enabling innovation through insight, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, and the London Power BI User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at v.simpson@tenthrevolution.com