Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for experience and expertise in data architecture concepts, including data modelling, model management, metadata management, data governance, data standards or data requirements. We need experience translating business and service needs into clear data requirements, data flows, processes and practical architecture outputs. We are looking for experience improving how data is managed, governed, accessed or used, including developing and embedding data systems, processes or standards. We need experience contributing to data strategy, roadmaps or associated policies. We need strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence across a complex organisation. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with technical teams, data owners, data stewards and wider digital colleagues. Responsibilities: We will ask you to define our data architecture framework, including models, standards, patterns and principles. You will develop and maintain a data catalogue, documenting data usage, requirements and flows across the agency. You will support our data strategy and roadmap, including data governance and data management artefacts. You will develop data measurement initiatives to assess data condition, identify issues and support remediation. You will work closely with EA leadership, Security Architects, Dynamics Architects, Business Architects and wider colleagues to shape data architecture and embed strong governance. You will act as a point of contact for a key service area and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. You will help teams understand the value of good data management and improve data processes to support better decision-making. Technologies: Architect Support Security AI Embedded More: We are DVSA, and we are looking for a Senior Data Architect to join our growing Data Management team. This is a varied role where you will help shape how data is captured, managed, governed and used across our agency, supporting our data strategy and helping improve services and decision-making. We offer hybrid working with 60% office-based working from one of our designated offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Oldham, Newcastle, Swansea or Yeading. We provide a competitive salary of up to £82,340, a 28.97% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays plus an additional Privilege Day, access to a staff discount portal, excellent career development opportunities, and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme. We are a growing data team at an exciting stage, with the opportunity to influence how data is treated as a strategic asset across a complex, public-facing organisation, and our work has a direct impact on road safety across Great Britain. last updated 24 week of 2026