Data Architect

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Reference number

463482

Salary

£49,452 \- £62,699
National £49,452 \- £58,519, London £52,397 \- £62,699

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A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 7
OFGEM Level 2b### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

Delivery \& Schemes### Type of role

Digital

Information Technology

Other### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time, Job share### Number of jobs available

1
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.About the job
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Job summary

As the energy sector evolves, trusted and well\-structured data is becoming increasingly important to how renewable energy schemes are delivered, governed and assured. At Ofgem, we’re seeking a Data Architect to help shape the structures, standards and approaches that support this work.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting consumers, especially vulnerable people.

We’re offering a permanent opportunity within our Delivery \& Schemes division, which is responsible for administering a range of government renewable energy support schemes. This is a varied and evolving environment, with a broad programme of work focused on efficiency, assurance and delivering value for money for UK consumers.

You’ll be responsible for shaping how data is structured, governed and utilised across the division, ensuring that renewable energy schemes are backed and supported by data. Working across strategy and delivery, you’ll help define practical data approaches that support both current services and future development across the division.

With the chance to influence how data architecture develops, you'll work across a broad range of programmes and services, with technology, governance and delivery teams, playing a key role in shaping the data foundations that support the division’s ongoing success with renewable energy.

You’ll bring significant experience operating as a Senior Data Architect within a complex organisation, alongside strong expertise in data modelling, integration technologies and cloud\-based data architectures. You’ll also understand how to develop structured data standards, governance approaches and interface documentation, with a strong awareness of data security, privacy and information governance requirements. The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and delivery levels will be essential.

In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can apply your expertise to meaningful work that supports major renewable energy schemes, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and an environment focused on your development, career path and goals.

We have a critical purpose to ensure renewable energy schemes are delivered efficiently, and the data surrounding them is high\-quality and connected. Join us and help shape the data foundations that support that mission.

Read on and find out more.### Job description

Key Responsibilities

Data architect \- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
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Data Architecture \& Standards

• Define and maintain enterprise data architecture artefacts, including conceptual, logical and physical data models


• Own and evolve data architecture principles, standards, and patterns


• Ensure consistency and reuse of data designs across Ofgem’s digital and data landscape

Solution Design \& Assurance

• Lead data architecture design for projects and services, covering:

+ Data ingestion, storage, and transformation
+ Integration and data sharing
+ Analytics and reporting

• Review and assure solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements


• Provide pragmatic architectural direction that supports delivery while managing long‑term risk

Governance, Risk \& Compliance

• Ensure data architectures comply with:

+ DDaT and GDS standards
+ Data protection legislation (UK GDPR)
+ Security and information assurance policies

• Contribute to architecture governance forums and formal design reviews


• Identify, document, and manage data‑related architectural risks, including technical debt and obsolescence


• Support DPIAs and security design reviews from a data architecture perspective

Data Strategy \& Enablement

• Contribute to D\&S’ data strategy, roadmap, and target architecture


• Define approaches to:

+ Master and reference data management
+ Metadata, lineage, and data cataloguing
+ Data quality and stewardship

• Enable teams to make effective use of data platforms through clear architectural guidance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business teams, analysts, engineers, product managers, and architects


• Communicate complex data architectures clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences


• Provide expert advice and consultancy on data‑related challenges and opportunities


• Support capability development across the DDaT and Data communities

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience developing OLAP data models. (Lead Criteria)


• Experience integrating data from various sources and providing data to third\-party stakeholders using secure methods with appropriate usage of policies, access controls, performance, and monitoring (i.e. API Management). (Lead Criteria)


• Experience developing and applying industry standard data architecture principles, patterns, and technologies to address user needs.


• Experience developing reference libraries, patterns and metadata repositories with reusability at the centre of their design.


• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, and flexible solutions.


• Ability to communicate in technical detail on topics of data lineage, data usage and data structures.

Desirable Criteria

• Track record of working within a cloud\-based technology landscape.


• Experience in integrating complex, cross\-organisation processes and data models, ideally within a highly regulated environment.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions


• Seeing the Big Picture


• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• You will also be asked to prepare a presentation. Full details of the presentation will be included in the invitation to interview.

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050\. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.### Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.

*The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by* *\[https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].*

*At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should fol

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