Data Architect (Higher Education) £675 a day (Inside IR35) 3-6 Months Manchester (Hybrid) We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable data architecture solutions. CRM experience is essential for this role and project. The role involves translating complex business requirements into effective data models, implementing enterprise data management practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. Candidates should have strong expertise in relational data structures, data modelling tools, and enterprise repositories, along with a solid understanding of data governance, quality, and security standards. Familiarity with compliance regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is essential, as is the ability to analyse and align data solutions with organisational needs.Desirable qualifications are TOGAF, Enterprise Big Data Professional and Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA). .Experience in Higher Education and/or CRM implementation projects is also desirable. What are the most important things that you will be looking for on a CV / shortlisting: Proven Experience in Data Architecture & Governance Strong CRM Experience Stakeholder Collaboration & CommunicationHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)