Senior Data Architect (£57,515 - £82,430)
| Posting date: | 18 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,515 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus an additional Government Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £24,915. Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 461243/2 |
Summary
The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency’s data through the implementation of standards and patterns for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, process and procedures.
One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
- Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns and principles to be used across DVSA.
- Developing a data catalogue to document data used across DVSA. Translating service and business requirements into documented data requirements and flows across DVSA
- Assisting in the development of the DVSA data strategy and roadmap and developing data governance and data management artefacts.
- Develop data measurement initiatives for data condition and remediation.
- Works closely with EA leadership to ensure successful data architecture and establishment of strong data governance
- Works closely with Security Architects, Dynamics Architect, Business Architects and other colleagues in articulating architectural designs and implementation.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it’s like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 2nd June 2026 at 12.30pm. Sign up here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/senior-data-architect-role-familiarisation-and-qa-dvsa-tickets-1989374110517?aff=oddtdtcreator
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