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Lead Data Architect

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

70000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

I'm working with a global non-profit organisation, who are looking to hire a Lead Data Architect to lead a major transformation across their data and technology landscape. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll build data & enterprise architecture capability from the ground up, while taking ownership of a complex data environment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and engineering teams to modernise data platforms, improve governance, and drive better use of technology across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You'll be expected to deliver quick wins, challenge existing ways of working, and lead meaningful change across both data and application architecture.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategy and governance
  • Taking ownership of a legacy data platform (SQL Server / Azure) and driving modernisation efforts
  • Managing and improving a small but highly technical data engineering team
  • Establishing best practices across data architecture, integration, and governance
  • Identifying and delivering quick wins through automation and improved data processes
  • Rationalising a fragmented application landscape including multiple CRM systems
  • Engaging senior stakeholders to align technology with business strategy and priorities

Requirements:

  • Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach
  • experience in enterprise architecture strategy and governance
  • legacy data platform (SQL Server / Azure) modernisation
  • managing and improving a data engineering team
  • best practices in data architecture, integration, and governance
  • delivering quick wins through automation and improved data processes
  • rationalising fragmented application landscape including multiple CRM systems
  • engaging senior stakeholders to align technology with business strategy
What we offer:
  • 36 days holiday
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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