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Data Architect (University)

Data Architect (University) - London

GBP 70 to GBP 75k basic

My client, a Public Research University are unique in its concentration on teaching and research across the full range of social, political and economic sciences and they are looking for a Data Architect who will set out the data architecture principles, provide clear data models and control documents that will enable the implementation of change programmes relating to the work of the university.

Job Summary

The role will hold and inventory of data entities across the University including clarity on Data Ownership within different departments and divisions and clarity on where data is `mastered` within the architecture. They will also hold the repository of information on their database environment.

The role will bring together key data owners into a Community of Practice to continuously upskill members and provide governance of data and to drive for improvements in data quality and design. They will also attend the appropriate governance groups to ensure data architecture provides information on assurance to decision makers.

The role will also work closely on major change programmes to ensure data architecture is considered in the change process and provide designs to support development and a successful outcome.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data Strategy

Working with the whole of the Architecture Team, assist in the development of the Technology Strategy including a `single source data strategy`, including estimation and costing of major technology platforms supporting the University`s Strategy.

Identifies and presents the Data Architecture for University`s Corporate Data including liaison with key stakeholders to ensure context is understood and to gain buy in for the designs.

Creates the strategic requirements, principles, models and designs that strengthen the network effect of sharing data across the University.

Data Standards and Governance

Develop and implement Data Standards and Principles, working with the Cyber Security and Risk team as necessary.

Develops methods for valuing their data assets to ensure that they are adequately protecting and exploiting those assets.

Set up, chair and run a Community of Practice for Data Owners and Custodians to ensure continuous upskilling, clarity on principles and appropriate governance is in place. This will need to ensure that buy in for the approach is gained from senior stakeholders across the University.

Develop and implement a Data Skills framework across University for all staff using University Data and inform and influence the University Learning and Development team to create appropriate development pathways for `Data as an Asset` in the University.

Attend the appropriate architecture governance bodies to ensure assurance and expert advice is available to the decision makers

Delivery

Liaise with and support the Data Science initiative within the University to ensure t

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