Job Description

On behalf of UKRI, we are looking for a Senior Data Architect (Inside IR35) for a 10 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (travel once per quarter to Swindon)



The Data Architect will oversee the design of enterprise data models, ensuring alignment with the UKRI data strategy. They play a strategic role in ensuring models are appropriately implemented across DDG and BIDG projects. Additionally, they provide expertise in data governance, innovation, and life cycle management while ensuring compliance with Government Digital Standards.

As a Senior Data Architect your main responsibilities will be:

Advising project teams on data architecture best practices. Overseeing the full data product life cycle, including: Data analysis and synthesis Data governance Data innovation & modelling Metadata management Data warehousing & lifecycle management Data science and strategy implementation

Strategic Focus:

Enterprise data models (conceptual rather than physical). Understanding how data flows through systems and integrates with other business platforms. Working alongside a Solution Architect, supporting strategic data design. Master data governance, specifically within Salesforce for organisational data. Architectural oversight across data platform and AI projects. Responsible for guiding data projects through governance processes and aligning with data strategy.

Required Experience:

Experience working within the public sector, or in grant-giving organisations or academic publishing. Previous work in AI or large scale data modelling projects. Strong understanding of Government Digital Standards, privacy, and security regulations. Experience delivering in Agile environments and governed projects.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, UKRI guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Commitment



UKRI guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".