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Data Architect – Permanent RoleWe’re on the lookout for a talented Data Architect to join our client’s high-performing architecture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of transformative Data & AI initiatives that span multiple business domains.Reporting to the Lead Data Architect you will play a key role in shaping, supporting and delivering the Data & AI strategy and the wider enterprise architecture. You’ll be part of shaping and executing the data architecture across IT; you’ll be heavily involved with significant data & AI programmes and take accountability for a wide range of different data-related tasks and activities designed to improve data across the board.Take responsibility for shaping and delivering Data & AI Architecture, working closely with the Lead Data Architect across change projects and programmesDevelop and maintain alignment with Enterprise Data & AI Architecture principles, standards and methodology enabling the organisation to be a leading data driven companyCreate and maintain enterprise data & AI architecture assets that meets data governance, regulatory and business requirements, mapping the business requirements to data requirements and defining how the data should be provisioned to the business to serve all of their needs to ensure consistency, ease of use and performanceContribute to the common reference data and hierarchies in collaboration with Data Stewards, Analysts and Business SME’s to agree and ratify these data setsEnsure that data definitions align to the enterprise data model and that these definitions/models are adhered to on transformation programmesAbout You You’re a data visionary with a track record of delivering robust, scalable architecture in fast-paced environments. You’re comfortable building models, owning governance, and influencing enterprise-wide decisions.Why Apply? ✅ Hybrid working—work from home plus 2–3 days on-site at your choice of office (Bury St Edmunds or Burton-on-Trent) ✅ A meaningful role where your expertise directly shapes business transformation ✅ Work on cutting-edge Data & AI initiatives with high visibility and impact