Westminster Council - Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect (Planning Horizons Workstream)

Location: Hybrid - Westminster City Hall & Remote

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

Department: Town Planning Reports to: Strategic Planning Lead About the Role Westminster 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.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.