Data & Information Architect
New Today
Farringdon
hybrid working available
Were looking for a driven
Data & Information Architect
to help evolve our data and information architecture and support the delivery of our data-driven transformation. Reporting to the Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, youll play a vital role in reviewing and improving our data flows, shaping our future-state architecture, and unlocking the value of our data assets
In this role, youll work in close collaboration with our Technology and Transformation teams and represent the Data & BI team across key forums, acting as a bridge between technical and business stakeholders.
If youre motivated by enhancing data practices, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and helping shape a robust and scalable data architecture, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
Location
: Hybrid 2 days a week at our Farringdon office
What youll do
Develop and implement the organization's data and information architecture maturity plan, in alignment with the Technology and Transformation Strategy
Evolve the as-is Data flow diagrams to a more comprehensive data & information architecture.
Identify and align data types (Master, Transactional, Reference etc), systems/applications, Sub domains
Define data standards, naming conventions, and data classification policies to ensure consistent and accurate data management practices.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Quality Engineers and Data Warehouse Engineer to design and optimize database structures, data warehouses, and data lakes for efficient and scalable data storage, computing and retrieval.
Coach, develop, line manage Junior data architect.
What you'll need
Experience with data modelling and data governance (including use of tools)
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP), and relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server)
Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Fabric
Clear understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements
Demonstration of an ability to manage multiple projects (and prioritise them)
Excellent stakeholder management skills, strong communication and an ability to translate business requirements into data solutions
An ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the abovecriteriaproviding real examples.
Closing date: 20 th
March 2026 at 23:59pm. Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday leave
Retailers discounts
Cycle to work
Buy & sell annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT;IT