Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Data Architect on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

Job Title: Data Architect (Planning Horizons Workstream)

Location: Hybrid - Westminster City Hall & Remote

Contract Type: Initial 3-Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Rate: 600 Umbrella MAX

Department: Town Planning

Reports to: Strategic Planning Lead

About the Role

• City Council is seeking a skilled Data Architect to support our strategic "Planning Horizons" workstream. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of our Town Planning department by shaping the future of our data architecture.

• You will play a pivotal role in reverse engineering the current data model of our IDOX Uniform system and designing a future-state architecture that aligns with our organizational goals and planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Immerse yourself in the Town Planning department to understand current workflows and data usage.

• Reverse engineer the As-Is physical data model of the IDOX Uniform system.

• Design the To-Be conceptual and physical data models that reflect ideal organisational processes.

• Develop a comprehensive data dictionary/catalog.

• Map data integration points and data flows across systems.

• Document data lineage and support the implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between data architecture and business needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in data modelling (dimensional, data vault).

• Strong understanding of system integration and data flow mapping.

• Experience with business process mapping and aligning data models to organisational workflows.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

• Desirable Knowledge

• Familiarity with IDOX Uniform or similar planning systems.

• Experience in local government or public sector data environments.

Qualifications:

• No specific memberships or qualifications are required, but relevant certifications in data architecture or systems design are advantageous.

Please apply now!