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Senior Data Architect

DVSA.GOV
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£57,515 – £82,430 pa

Salary

£57,515 – £82,430 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
19 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

28.97% employer pension contribution 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days 8 bank holidays 1 privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options
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Senior Data Architect

Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading

Salary: £57,515 - £82,430 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th June 2026

About the job

The Senior Data Architect is responsible for building sustainable new architecture service within the DVSA which will move DVSA towards being a data led organisation.

The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency’s data through the implementation of standards and patterns for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, process and procedures.

One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.

* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday

* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Job description

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

* Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns and principles to be used across DVSA.

* Developing a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA. Translating service and business requirements into documented data requirements and flows across DVSA

* Assisting in the development of the DVSA data strategy and roadmap and developing data governance and data management artefacts.

* Develop data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation.

* Works closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and establishment of strong data governance

* Works closely with Security Architects, Dynamics Architect, Business Architects and other colleagues in articulating architectural designs and implementation.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

Person specification

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

* Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta-data management, data governance).

* Experience of driving innovation, changing and improving outcomes through the application and exploitation of data, including developing and embedding data systems and processes and driving business, culture and technology change.

* Experience developing a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

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