Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Architect - Up to £725 per day (Inside IR35) - Edinburgh (Hybrid) - 10 Months (Possible extension)

One of Lorien's key public sector clients is looking for an experienced Lead Data Architect to join their team on an initial 10‑month contract (with possible extension)

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and delivering enterprise-level data architecture aligned to programme objectives
• Defining and owning the overall data strategy across a large-scale digital transformation programme
• Translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and inter-operable data solutions
• Designing and governing data models, metadata frameworks, and data standards
• Leading on end-to-end data architecture including ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption
• Ensuring effective integration of data across systems, products, and external partners
• Establishing and enforcing data governance, quality standards, and best practices
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Leading and influencing multidisciplinary Agile teams across multiple work-streams
• Managing data-related risks, resolving complex issues, and driving continuous improvement

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience operating as a Lead / Principal / Enterprise Data Architect
• Proven track record defining and delivering data strategy at programme or enterprise level
• Extensive experience in data modelling, metadata, and data architecture frameworks
• Strong experience designing end-to-end data flows and integration across complex systems
• Proven experience establishing data governance and quality frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management, including engagement at senior and executive level
• Experience working across large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Ability to operate independently within complex, fast-paced Agile environments
• Experience working across full data life-cycle from strategy through to delivery
• Previous public sector or regulated industry experience is beneficial

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.