Head of Data Architecture

Head of Data Architecture

Location: Homebased, Nationwide
Salary: £79,575 – £90,943
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: 11/09/2025
Ref: 27672

Shaw Trust is seeking a Head of Data Architecture to lead the design, development, and governance of our data and business intelligence platforms. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you’ll shape and deliver our data strategy, ensure compliance and security, and drive innovation across data operations.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead, align, and deliver Shaw Trust’s data strategy.
• Manage and develop the data warehouse and master data pipeline using Microsoft Fabric.
• Ensure governance, security, and compliance in data handling.
• Oversee automation, integrations, and process improvements.
• Work closely with IT leadership, including Security, Solutions, and Technology Architecture.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, plus option to purchase more.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.
• Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary).
• Professional development including apprenticeships and master’s qualifications.
• Employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Disability, Neurodiversity, Women’s, Men’s, Menopause, etc.).
• Health & wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working requests available from day one.

Application Process

1. Submit your CV and a detailed supporting statement (required).
2. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis – apply early to avoid missing out.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly.
4. Shaw Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Deadline

11/09/2025 – however, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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About Shaw Trust

We are a social purpose organisation, working to break down barriers and enable social mobility. We are proud to be:

• A certified National Equality Standard employer.
• Disability Confident Leaders.
• Supportive of the government’s Access to Work scheme.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of disability or social exclusion.

For accessibility requests or more information, contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk