Neway International are seeking a Data Architect to join our client based with Thurrock Council.
Start Date: 15 December 2025
End Date: 09 March 2026 (12 Weeks)
Hours: 37 per week
Pay Rates: PAYE: £52.42 per hour, Limited/Umbrella: £67.53 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside
Job Description
Thurrock Council is seeking a Data Architect to join the Information Communication Technology group within the Chief Executive Office. This temporary role will support a one-off project, providing expertise in data architecture, governance, and analysis to drive service improvement and strategic development.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply techniques for analysing and synthesising data from internal and external sources, presenting clear findings to support service improvement and wider strategy development.
* Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
* Promote data literacy and culture, hosting discussions to define needs and generate insights.
* Manage data governance practices, ensuring adherence to standards, maintaining data dictionaries, and managing privacy risks in line with legislation.
* Produce and maintain data models, reverse-engineer models from live systems, and apply industry-recognised patterns and standards.
* Support data quality assurance, validation, and linkage, including the design of front-end systems and surveys to enhance user experience.
* Implement batch cleansing processes and develop auditing systems to maintain data quality.
* Use data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Power BI) to present complex information in an engaging and actionable way for diverse audiences.
* Apply IT and mathematical skills using tools such as MS Excel, SQL, R, Python, QGIS, Tableau.
* Respond effectively to problems in databases, data processes, and services, initiating actions and identifying trends to resolve issues.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role.
* Strong knowledge of data governance, modelling, cleansing, and enrichment.
* Proficiency in data visualisation tools and methodologies.
* Advanced skills in SQL, R, Python, and other analytical tools.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Logical and creative problem-solving abilities.
* Experience in managing data quality and supporting business intelligence architecture.
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