Details:
- Salary: £545 - 600 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Data Architect - Housing Association Transformation
Contract | ASAP Start | £(Apply online only) per day | Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to join a major transformation programme within a leading Housing Association. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned data professional to play a key advisory and architectural role across enterprise-wide change initiatives.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience in classic architecture services, enterprise data governance, data modelling, and transformation delivery, ideally within the Housing Association or Social Housing sector.
Key Experience Required
Strong background as a Data Architect within large-scale transformation environments
Previous experience working within a Housing Association / Social Housing organisation
Deep understanding of how data operates within Housing Associations
Proven experience delivering:
Data Governance frameworks
Enterprise Data Models
Data Migration strategies
Data Architecture advisory within change programmes
Transformation and organisational change initiatives
Experience acting as a design authority within complex programmes
Ability to balance strategic architecture with practical delivery
Key Responsibilities
Shape and assure enterprise data architecture outcomes across the organisation
Define and maintain data architecture principles, standards, and patterns
Own and steward the enterprise data model as a core corporate asset
Maintain data standards, entities, attributes, relationships, business glossary, and data dictionary
Support integration, analytics, reporting, governance, and AI-related data initiatives
Act as the Data Design Authority across programmes and projects
Provide architectural assurance and constructive challenge within change delivery
Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure scalable and sustainable solutions
Promote strong data governance, metadata, lineage, and quality practices
Support architecture maturity and embed architectural best practice across the organisation
Desirable Experience
Experience within regulated environments
Understanding of data retention and compliance requirements
Exposure to enterprise architecture tooling and repositories
Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability
Contract Details
Start: ASAP
Location: Hybrid / UK-based
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35If you are an experienced Data Architect with strong transformation and Housing Association experience, we would love to hear from you.
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