Data Architect

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Join Police Digital Service as Data Architect FT/PT – starting salary £76,000 pa

The Data Architect is a member of Data and Analytics Services accountable to the Head of Data and Analytics Delivery and is responsible for the design and building of data models and systems aligned to the Data and Analytics strategy and operational objectives.

Our Values

• We value People
• We do the right thing
• We are innovative
• We are one Team
• We are proud and passionate

Working Arrangements

We are a remote‑first organisation, with occasional national travel for key meetings. We know that flexibility matters – whether that’s part‑time hours, compressed schedules, or job sharing – and we’re happy to explore what works best for you.

If this role excites you and you believe you could make a difference, we warmly encourage you to apply – even if you’re not sure you tick every box.

Why Join us?

• Balance is important – we offer 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. Holiday Purchase is also available.
• Flexible working hours – core hours 10 to 4, Monday to Friday (37‑hr week).
• Family – enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a flexible return to work.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the organisation’s data architecture frameworks, guidance, maintenance and understanding of how data is processed and flows.
• Work with senior stakeholders to align priorities and secure support.
• Support the build, management and maintenance of data and analytics capabilities including design and build of solutions, data infrastructure, analytics tools, products and services.
• Support the build, management and maintenance of data and analytics capabilities including assurance and controls, data management, data tools, products and services.
• Detect and analyse early trends in data and analytics technology.
• Support teams to realise opportunities for innovation.
• Advise on new techniques and methods that address shared problems.
• Implement organisational processes and ways of working so that data and analytics roles you support can thrive.
• Continuously improve and optimise the organisational environment.
• Implement and monitor performance to improve the Data and Analytics Delivery function.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

What you need to succeed in the role

• Strategic Thinking – ability to align data and analytics architecture with business goals and anticipate future needs.
• Leadership – proven capability to inspire and lead high‑performing teams.
• Data and Analytics Expertise – deep understanding of Data and Analytics Delivery.
• Innovation – track record of driving transformation and leveraging emerging data and analytics technologies.
• Communication – significant ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences, both technical and non‑technical.
• Problem‑Solving – adept at resolving complex challenges and making data‑driven proposals.
• Collaboration – skilled at building partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Significant, demonstrable experience in Data Architecture roles such as Data Architect or Senior Data Architect.
• Extensive experience around Data Modelling.
• Understands a variety of Metadata Management.
• The ability to turn business issues into Data Architecture design.
• Proven track record of supporting medium to large‑scale data and analytics projects and programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of data and analytics transformation, technical road‑mapping, and performance management.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing data and analytics frameworks and data lifecycle processes.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible span of experience. All applicants will be considered without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, nationality, neurodiversity or disability status.

All applicants must be eligible to undergo NPPV3 (Non‑Police Personnel Vetting Level 3) and SC vetting clearances. Successful applicants will require NPPV3 clearance to have been cleared before starting with PDS.

Please note, we may choose to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications for this role so please endeavour to complete your application as soon as possible.