Data Architect | Digital Services

Job description

Salary £66,336 - £72,150 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston Do you want to shape how data is used to improve lives across Lancashire? At Lancashire County Council, data plays a critical role in delivering better services, driving innovation and making informed, ethical decisions. We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our data landscape, ensuring it is robust, secure and fit for the future. You’ll work at the heart of our Digital Strategy & Delivery service, collaborating with technical teams and senior stakeholders to turn complex data challenges into scalable, impactful solutions that align with our enterprise architecture and organisational values. What you’ll be doing: - Designing and leading the implementation of scalable, secure data architectures that integrate with existing digital and business systems. - Defining clear data models, standards and schemas to support a unified and trusted view of Council data. - Working closely with the Data Engineering team to shape data pipelines, integration approaches and technology choices. - Ensuring strong data governance, including data quality, security, privacy a...