Salary: £57,515 - 82,430 per year Requirements: We need applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts, including model management, metadata management, and data governance. We need experience driving innovation and improving outcomes through the application and exploitation of data. We need experience developing and embedding data systems and processes, and driving business, culture, and technology change. We need experience developing a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies. Responsibilities: We will define the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns, and principles used across DVSA. We will develop a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA. We will translate service and business requirements into documented data requirements and data flows across DVSA. We will assist in developing the DVSA data strategy and roadmap. We will develop data governance and data management artefacts. We will develop data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation. We will work closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and strong data governance. We will work closely with Security Architects, the Dynamics Architect, Business Architects, and other colleagues to articulate architectural designs and implementation. Technologies: Architect Support Security More: We are DVSA, working to build a sustainable new architecture service that will move us towards becoming a data-led organisation. This is a permanent Senior Data Architect role based in one of several UK locations, including Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, and Yeading, with a salary of £57,515 to £82,430 per annum. We offer a strong benefits package including an employer pension contribution of 28.97%, 25 days of annual leave increasing by one day each year up to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the Kings birthday. We also support flexible working and a healthy work-life balance. We value great line management and invest in helping our managers build teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. last updated 20 week of 2026