Chief Data Architect

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government to central government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we’re at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.

Requirements

Chief Data Architect
Location: Home / London (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

We are looking to recruit a Chief Data Architect for Civica’s Consultancy Services Team. This is an initial 6 month contract and the Chief Data Architect will play a pivotal role in setting the vision for our customers data utilisation and ensuring that data designs align seamlessly with enterprise needs.

Due to the nature of the work advanced knowledge of Sparx and valid SC Clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Design:

• Oversee the design of multiple data models, showcasing a broad understanding of how each model fulfils organizational needs.
• Ensure alignment with the organization’s data strategy and champion data architecture internally and across government channels.

Leadership and Governance:

• Commission and lead the development of enterprise data artifacts, expanding our Data Architecture Framework.
• Lead governance forums on data artifact assurance and develop the organization’s data strategy.

Team Leadership:

• Lead a team of core and project data architects, ensuring sustained quality against established standards.
• Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architecture to ensure projects and programs align with enterprise needs.

Standards and Representation:

• Develop Data Standards for the organization, including data modelling and relevant templates and guidance.
• Represent the organization at cross-government forums and sub-groups, influencing data discussions at the highest levels.

Essential Competencies:

Data Expertise:

• Proficiency in data modelling, governance, and standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Sparx EA is crucial.
• Familiarity with metadata, repositories, and various modelling notations (UML, Dimensional, NoSQL, Data Vault, ORM, Barker Notation).

Communication Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, onboarding new team members and conveying the value of data architecture to stakeholders.

Benefits

Life at Civica: Life at Civica is fun and flexible. We have the following benefits that make us – one of the top employers of choice and a great place to work.

Civica Foundation | Giving Culture: We encourage our people to take advantage of our Days of Difference initiative that makes a lasting impact in the community through goodness and charity.

Civica Culture | Work life balance and Blended working: Flexible working, less commuting and more time with friends and family gives a perfect work life balance to our people.

Learning and Development | Growth Opportunities: Civica has a unique 70:20:10 learning model, which supports your learning demands in an interesting, challenging & fun way!

Benefits

• Employee Wellbeing: Being a people-first company, we have integrated health and wellbeing benefits for our members and their family. We have a team of Mental Health Champions working hard to change the stigma around Mental Health. We routinely run awareness workshops to ensure our colleagues better understand how Mental Health can impact your day-to-day life. We are available for support when you need it most and actively encourage our people to reach out to us.
• Generous Leave Policy: Civica allows you to take time off from work with generous leave benefits
• Rewards and Recognition: We recognise and appreciate our colleagues for their contribution by monetary/non-monetary recognitions and rewards.
• Tenure Milestone Recognition: We value and recognise the years of service of our people.
• Employee-led Affinity Groups: Civica has different affinity groups in place, where people can share experiences and put forward their ideas, suggestions, and recommendations to make Civica an even more inclusive organisation for everyone. Our groups are for anyone who wants to support and ally with that community.

Civica Accolades:

• ‘Investors in People’ – Gold: We prioritise the development of our colleagues to match their ambition.
• Great Place to Work: We are dedicated to creating an outstanding employee experience.
• Financial Times – Diversity Leader 2023: We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Australian Business Awards – Employer of choice
• Top rated employer – Glassdoor: Our average length of service is 9 years.
• Societal Impact: Our solutions impact positive societal change, supporting local Authorities, Schools, Police forces, the NHS and numerous Central Government offices.