Data Architect Permanent Manchester: £65,000 - £75,660 Milton Keynes: £67,696 - £78,780 AQA has an opportunity for an Data/Information Architect to join our growing team in either Manchester or Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver an information architecture service and approach that positively enables and evolves the information technology landscape across AQA education with initiatives that develop and grow information / data architecture related capabilities and services. As the Data/Information Architect you will operate within the Enterprise Architecture team working closely with the Enterprise Architect. You will drive and support the delivery of information and data architecture and related design activity in support of key programmes shaping and guiding such delivery in partnership with Enterprise, Solution and Information Architects. What's in it for me? A 35 hour working week with 25 days annual leave, rising with service, with bank holidays and extra closure days around Christmas on top An excellent contributory pension which could see up to 18.5% combined contribution Private Medical Insurance and a Health Care Cash Reward Plan A new Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme Up to 5 days for volunteering Newly refurbished offices with a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces Desirable Experience Proven information / data architect with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery across a number of practices within the IT industry. Expert understanding of information / data modelling and design, together with familiarity with other relevant architectural methods Possess a broad understanding of, and experience in working within programme and project management methodologies and governance Experience of operating with and within hybrid support functions - internal and external / 3rd party organisations Responsive to short-term challenges / priorities whilst holding to clear strategy and direction Ability to frame information / data architecture trends and opportunities within AQA's strategic objectives Conversant with and able to navigate major corporate structures including regulatory environment, financial management and budgeting, programme / project delivery and information security and risk management practices How do I apply? Please follow the link provided. All applications will be responded to. ADZN1_UKTJ