Head of Data Architecture 3 days a week in Kent £120,000 lucrative benefits The Role This role is with a successful financial company who offer savings, mortgages, insurance, and other services. They are looking for a Head of Data Architecture to play a crucial role in their data office leadership team. You will be responsible for defining and delivering data architecture solutions that align with their strategic business objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the data architecture practice within a large-scale financial transformation. Responsibilities Establish and implement data architecture frameworks, standards, and patterns to ensure consistent enterprise-wide data storage, consumption, and distribution. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to promote and champion a data-centric approach across the organization. Develop and maintain the target data architecture and roadmap, including enterprise data platforms and cloud technologies. Provide leadership and strategic direction in data governance, architecture, and cloud Transformation initiatives. Prepare and deliver presentations on data architecture trends, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and management committees. Work closely with key stakeholders, asset owners, service providers, and development teams to ensure successful project delivery. What you need to excel in this role… Extensive experience working at a senior level in data architecture, preferably within the financial services industry. Strong expertise in data governance frameworks, data technologies, and platforms. Prior experience in cloud data transformation, particularly with Microsoft Azure, is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to effectively present and communicate complex data architecture concepts to senior stakeholders. Proven experience managing and leading technical teams across multiple sites. A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change within a fast-paced organization.