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Job Title: Data Strategy Consultant/Data Architect Location: London, UK (Hybrid) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Data Strategy Consultant/Data Architect to lead and deliver data strategy initiatives focused on discovery, governance, and integration within complex Merger and Demerger (M&A) environments. The ideal candidate will combine … strong technical expertise in data architecture with strategic consulting skills to design and implement data strategies that enable business continuity, compliance, and value realization during organizational transitions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the data strategy and architecture workstream for merger/demerger projects, aligning data initiatives with overall business transformation goals. Conduct data discovery and assessment … activities to identify data sources, quality issues, dependencies, and integration needs. Develop and implement data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, consistency, and control across systems and entities. Define target data architectures and transition roadmaps to support the separation or integration of systems. Partner with business stakeholders, IT, and program leads to translate business requirements into actionable data More ❯

Enterprise Data ArchitectRole: Enterprise Data ArchitectSpecialism(s): Microsoft Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Consultancy, Data Programme Management, Azure Data Services, Azure Data Factory, MS Fabrid, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI, Data Bricks, Data Roadmap, Data Strategy, Data Legislation, AgileType: Contract, Daily RateIR35 Determination: Inside IR35Location: Hybrid (1 day per … week at Birmingham HQ)Start: Oct/Nov 2025Duration: 6 Months (Initial Duration, long-term programme)Pay Rate: £600 - £750 per day (DoE)Enterprise Data ArchitectCPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint a seasoned and dedicated Enterprise Data Architect to successfully design, implement and oversee the large-scale, enterprise-wide data plan, roadmap and architecture for the business.Due to the nature of the business, the implementation will be complex and requires a seasoned Data Architect/Consultant who possesses both deep, technical hands-on knowledge and operational/business-facing expertise (board-level reporting, organisational change conscious) and the ability to evaluate and integrate the most effective data More ❯

Enterprise Data Architect Role: Enterprise Data Architect Specialism(s): Microsoft Technologies, Data Architecture, Data Consultancy, Data Programme Management, Azure Data Services, Azure Data Factory, MS Fabrid, Azure Cosmos DB, Power BI, Data Bricks, Data Roadmap, Data Strategy, Data Legislation, Agile Type: Contract, Daily Rate IR35 Determination: Inside IR35 … Hybrid (1 day per week at Birmingham HQ) Start: Oct/Nov 2025 Duration: 6 Months (Initial Duration, long-term programme) Pay Rate: £600 - £750 per day (DoE) Enterprise Data Architect CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint a seasoned and dedicated Enterprise Data Architect to successfully design, implement and oversee … the large-scale, enterprise-wide data plan, roadmap and architecture for the business. Due to the nature of the business, the implementation will be complex and requires a seasoned Data Architect/Consultant who possesses both deep, technical hands-on knowledge and operational/business-facing expertise (board-level reporting, organisational change conscious) and the ability to evaluate More ❯

Data Architect - Data Vault, Snowflake, ADF £Market rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 Months My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance brand who urgently require a Data Architect with expertise in Data Vault, Data Modelling, Data Engineering Design, strong Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML … and Power BI), Snowflake and Enterprise scale Data Sources to join a business-critical Programme ASAP. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Architecture working on large, complex Data Programmes Strong Data Modelling experience (especially Conceptual Data Models) Demonstrable background in Data Engineering Design processes (ETL, ELT), with good knowledge of Data Vault, Inmon … and Kimball Strong knowledge of MS Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML and Power BI) Proven experience with Snowflake Architecture, including DevOps integration and CI/CD practices Previous experience with large, Enterprise scale Data sets and sources Strong understanding of Data Governance principles (Data stewardship, Data quality More ❯

Data Architect - Data Vault, Snowflake, ADF £Market rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 Months My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance brand who urgently require a Data Architect with expertise in Data Vault, Data Modelling, Data Engineering Design, strong Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML … and Power BI), Snowflake and Enterprise scale Data Sources to join a business-critical Programme ASAP. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Architecture working on large, complex Data Programmes Strong Data Modelling experience (especially Conceptual Data Models) Demonstrable background in Data Engineering Design processes (ETL, ELT), with good knowledge of Data Vault, Inmon … and Kimball Strong knowledge of MS Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML and Power BI) Proven experience with Snowflake Architecture, including DevOps integration and CI/CD practices Previous experience with large, Enterprise scale Data sets and sources Strong understanding of Data Governance principles (Data stewardship, Data quality More ❯

Data Architect- £500PD- Remote Role Overview: As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our data strategy, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across diverse platforms and systems. This role requires a visionary leader with a comprehensive understanding of modern data architectures and governance frameworks. You will collaborate with cross … functional teams to design scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions that meet current and future business needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop enterprise data architecture and solutions to support business objectives. Lead data modeling initiatives, selecting appropriate techniques and tools for various use cases. Architect and implement data storage solutions, including relational databases, NoSQL, and data lakes. Develop and oversee data integration strategies, including ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline orchestration. Ensure data governance practices are embedded across data assets, focusing on data quality, metadata management, and access control. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align data architecture with organizational goals. Evaluate and implement big data More ❯

Data Architect- £500PD- Remote Role Overview: As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for shaping and executing our data strategy, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across diverse platforms and systems. This role requires a visionary leader with a comprehensive understanding of modern data architectures and governance frameworks. You will collaborate with cross … functional teams to design scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions that meet current and future business needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop enterprise data architecture and solutions to support business objectives. Lead data modeling initiatives, selecting appropriate techniques and tools for various use cases. Architect and implement data storage solutions, including relational databases, NoSQL, and data lakes. Develop and oversee data integration strategies, including ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline orchestration. Ensure data governance practices are embedded across data assets, focusing on data quality, metadata management, and access control. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align data architecture with organizational goals. Evaluate and implement big data More ❯

AWS Data Architect - London/Remote - £500/pd Please note - this role will require you to be UK based with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. You must be willing to work on-site in London as required. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, develop, and govern our enterprise … data landscape. This is a critical role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple platforms and systems. If you thrive on building robust data ecosystems and delivering impactful solutions, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures. Define and … enforce data governance standards, including data quality and metadata management. Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business objectives. Oversee data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration. Optimize data storage solutions across relational, NoSQL, and data lake environments. Leverage AWS data platforms and services to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Stay More ❯

Data Solution Architect - Conceptual Data Models, Data Vault 2.0, Azure Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 Months My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance brand who urgently require a Data Solution Architect with expertise in Conceptual Data Modelling, Solution Architecture specifically within Data, exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience … of implementing Data Vault 2.0 to join a business-critical Programme ASAP.Your CV will need to clearly state how you are involved in the process of leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models, as well as where you have implemented Data Vault 2.0. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Solution Architecture … working on large, complex Data Programmes Strong experience of Conceptual Data Models (leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models) Strong knowledge of MS Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML and Power BI) Proven experience with Snowflake Architecture, including DevOps integration and CI/CD More ❯

Data Architect - Contract We are seeking a skilled Data Architect to lead the design, development, and oversight of our enterprise-wide data infrastructure. This role plays a key part in defining our data strategy and ensuring high standards of data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will be … a strategic thinker with strong expertise in modern data architectures and data governance practices. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar senior data-focused role. Extensive experience with various data modelling techniques and tools. Deep understanding of different data storage solutions (e.g., relational, NoSQL, data lakes … and their appropriate use cases. Strong knowledge of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline orchestration. Experience with AWS data platforms and their respective data services. Solid understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and access control. Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and distributed More ❯

Data Architect - Contract We are seeking a skilled Data Architect to lead the design, development, and oversight of our enterprise-wide data infrastructure. This role plays a key part in defining our data strategy and ensuring high standards of data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will be … a strategic thinker with strong expertise in modern data architectures and data governance practices. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar senior data-focused role. Extensive experience with various data modelling techniques and tools. Deep understanding of different data storage solutions (e.g., relational, NoSQL, data lakes … and their appropriate use cases. Strong knowledge of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline orchestration. Experience with AWS data platforms and their respective data services. Solid understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and access control. Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and distributed More ❯

Enterprise Data Architect Risk, D365, Azure , BI, Azure DevOps, Data Factory, Databricks, MS Fabric, Synapse Analytics, Power BI, CRM, DPA, DW, Legislation, Hybrid (1d/w Birmingham) Outside IR35 This is a fantastic Enterprise Data Architect contract opportunity with a leading tech organisation. The Enterprise Data Architect contract is mainly remote with 1 day a week … on site in Birmingham , remote the other 4 days. The Enterprise Data Architect is Outside IR35. As Enterprise Data Architect you will work with new and existing business and tech teams helping to identify, design and implement solutions across data and risk focussed projects. As Enterprise Data and Risk Architect strong experience around Azure and the … MS Azure Data technologies- Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, MS Fabric etc is essential as is Data warehousing fundamentals and CRM. Strong previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics is essential as is an understanding of modern data legislation- GDPR, Data Protection Act, FOI etc. Solid Power BI experience is essential as Enterprise Data & Risk Architect as More ❯

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Head of Data and Assurance (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month hybrid contract based 1 or 2 days per week in Salisbury or Portsmouth. Head of Data and Assurance Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to … situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance This role will be responsible for defining the cross Dstl data purpose and delivering a compelling vision and long-term strategy for data within Dstl. Guiding and assuring the business to realise this strategy in line with … future S&T and business capability requirements and the aspirations of the Data Strategy for Defence. The role will deliver thought leadership in data across the enterprise and cohere internal and external data relationships to help realise Dstl's overall strategic aims where they are dependent on data expertise. This role will be held to More ❯

BI Engineer - Contract Responsible for the delivery and management of the People Data and Workforce Data Strategy ensuring high-quality people data and reporting that supports strategic people initiatives and workforce insights. Accountabilities Responsible for the delivery of data analysis and insights that support business goals. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all People and … Workforce data reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data analysis with business needs. Develop and implement best practices for data analysis and visualisation. Drive the automation of data processes within People and Culture to improve efficiency. Manage resourcing, tools and capabilities required to ensure timely and accurate data reporting. Promote a … data-driven culture across Arqiva and across all People related activity, advocating for the use of data in decision-making. Accountable for providing technical, data or modelling support for seasonal HR Events including pay review, bonus, OD work and any ad-hoc activities that arise Accountable for the accurate and timely delivery of people related statutory reporting More ❯

Data Architect x2 Cheltenham OR London Permanent and Contract assignments available MUST be Green Badged to work onsite Support the creation of cross-organisational data labelling standards, data lineage and provenance standards, data quality standards, and data discovery standards. Engage with Data Platform Product, Information Managers, Solutions Architects and others to ensure that policy … recommendations are being considered across data architecture teams. Working within your data office team to shape practical data policies and aligning that information cross-organisation to enable a cohesive data strategy. Skills/Experience: Good at understanding complexity and abstracting that into a form that is consumable for a non-technical audience. Experience of achieving data interoperability between 2 or more systems or organisations. Experience of working with and developing data standards and the negotiation and collaboration that this requires. Experience working with or developing data models, ontologies, data catalogues, data lakes and data warehouses. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Self-starter, who can work autonomously within parameters set. Ideally some More ❯

Data Architect x2 Cheltenham OR London Permanent and Contract assignments available MUST be Green Badged to work onsite Support the creation of cross-organisational data labelling standards, data lineage and provenance standards, data quality standards, and data discovery standards. Engage with Data Platform Product, Information Managers, Solutions Architects and others to ensure that policy … recommendations are being considered across data architecture teams. Working within your data office team to shape practical data policies and aligning that information cross-organisation to enable a cohesive data strategy. Skills/Experience: Good at understanding complexity and abstracting that into a form that is consumable for a non-technical audience. Experience of achieving data interoperability between 2 or more systems or organisations. Experience of working with and developing data standards and the negotiation and collaboration that this requires. Experience working with or developing data models, ontologies, data catalogues, data lakes and data warehouses. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Self-starter, who can work autonomously within parameters set. Ideally some More ❯

Data Architect £600/day outside IR35 6-month contract London - based with remote working Working with a financial services client who are looking for a contract Data Architect to join an AI programme. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing modern data architectures that enable advanced analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities. Data Architect, key responsibilities: Design and implement high-performance data architectures to support AI and analytics workloads Develop and maintain data models and governance frameworks that enable AI and ML systems Partner with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Software Engineers to deliver AI Lead data platform modernisation efforts Define data standards, metadata, lineage and quality … frameworks Collaborate with stakeholders to align data strategy Data Architect, financial services, AI Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit More ❯

Data Architect £600/day outside IR35 6-month contract London - based with remote working Working with a financial services client who are looking for a contract Data Architect to join an AI programme. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing modern data architectures that enable advanced analytics, machine learning and AI capabilities. Data Architect, key responsibilities: Design and implement high-performance data architectures to support AI and analytics workloads Develop and maintain data models and governance frameworks that enable AI and ML systems Partner with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Software Engineers to deliver AI Lead data platform modernisation efforts Define data standards, metadata, lineage and quality … frameworks Collaborate with stakeholders to align data strategy Data Architect, financial services, AI Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit More ❯

Job Description; A Globally known Tier 1 Bank are looking for an experienced Data Product Owner/SME to join the team, on a contractual basis. This contract will be a 6 Month rolling contract based in their Sheffield Office on a hybrid working schedule. What you will do: Delving deep into the myriad systems and processes the bank … uses to capture and process customer data across all its lines of business, you will develop an understanding of how we collect and use data and how we can improve our processes and systems to maximise its utility and quality while reducing our demands on customers to supply it. Empathising with internal business customer by actively listening to … feedback, analysing usage data, identifying unmet internal and bank customer needs and opportunities for improvement to optimise how we collect and use customer data Establishing a clear data strategy and vision for the value stream that represents the need and wants of our internal customers to drive business value whilst communicating the value stream vision to More ❯

Contract SAP Data Migration Lead needed (DV Cleared) - Hybrid ?? Location: Aldermaston (4 days onsite/1 day remote) ?? Clearance: Active DV Required (UK Nationals Only) ?? Duration/Start: 6 months initially (high likelihood of extension)/ASAP ?? The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the data strategy and end-to … end migration workstream for a major greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation . You'll oversee legacy-to-SAP migration using SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit , owning the full migration lifecycle, leading a development team, and working closely with functional and business stakeholders. This role is hands-on from a leadership and solutioning perspective - ideal for someone … understands migration at a deep technical and strategic level, with the ability to mentor, guide, and get involved in design/development discussions where required. ? Key Responsibilities Lead full data migration lifecycle: strategy, planning, extraction, mapping, validation, load & reconciliation Oversee migration from legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit Build, lead, and More ❯

Data Consultant- Data Architecture £500-£550 pd outside IR35 Initially for 3 months/Hybrid working A client undergoing a massive digital transformation are beginning to look at their current data estate and need a Data Consultant to come and assess 'as is' and 'to be'. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives … on taking ownership, advising the business, and turning vision into reality. You'll work across teams to understand the current landscape, engage with stakeholders, and design a future-ready data environment - including processes, people, and technology. The role in a nutshell: 'As is' data assessment (people, process, tech) 'To be' proposal (people, process, tech) Data strategy/roadmap, future data team, tooling, architecture, etc ERP transformation experience Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to More ❯

Contract SAP Data Migration Lead needed (DV Cleared) - Hybrid Location: Aldermaston (4 days onsite/1 day remote) Clearance: Active DV Required (UK Nationals Only) Duration/Start: 6 months initially (high likelihood of extension)/ASAP The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the data strategy and end-to … end migration workstream for a major greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation . You'll oversee Legacy-to-SAP migration using SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit , owning the full migration life cycle, leading a development team, and working closely with functional and business stakeholders. This role is hands-on from a leadership and solutioning perspective - ideal for … understands migration at a deep technical and strategic level, with the ability to mentor, guide, and get involved in design/development discussions where required. Key Responsibilities Lead full data migration life cycle: strategy, planning, extraction, mapping, validation, load & reconciliation Oversee migration from Legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit Build, lead More ❯

Data Architect £550 - £675 per day - Umbrella South West - Hybrid 6 Months We are looking for a Data Architect with a passion for shaping enterprise level data strategy. We are partnering with one of out longest clients in the South West who are seeking an experienced contractor to define and deliver their future data landscape. You … will be responsible for leading the design and governance of the client's data architecture. Key responsibilities include: Current State Analysis: Rapidly assessing and documenting the 'As-Is' data architecture, including existing systems, data flows, and pain points. Future Vision Design: Defining the 'To-Be' data architecture roadmap, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and data quality. Strategy & Governance: Establishing robust data governance models, standards, and best practices across the organisation. Solution Design: Working closely with development and engineering teams to translate the architecture into tangible, deployable solutions. Stakeholder Management: Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. Key Skills: Proven experience as a Data Architect in More ❯

Architect – Interim/Contract Location: The West of England Combined Authority - Bristol Set up: Hybrid (2 days per week in office) Duration: 6 months Reports to: Head of Digital, Data & Operations Rate: £996 per day inside IR35 Role Purpose They are developing a new Digital and Data Strategy to transform the way is worked. While this work … is underway, they need an experienced Enterprise Architect to ensure current and future technology decisions align with our emerging strategy, avoiding duplication, improving integration, and laying the foundations for better governance and smarter investment. Key Responsibilities/deliverables Rapid assessment of current technology and data architecture, identifying duplication, gaps, and opportunities to consolidate (building on existing high level … system capability assessment) Tactical guidance for projects and procurement decisions to align with emerging Digital and Data Strategy principles. Development of a high-level target architecture and roadmap covering core systems, integrations, and data flows. Recommendations for governance processes to support future technology investment decisions. Skills & Experience Proven track record in enterprise architecture within complex organisations (ideally More ❯

Lead Data Engineer - Outside IR35 - Python, SQL, DBT, AirFlow, BigQuery & AWS/GCP I'm partnered with a UK FinTech Unicorn, who are looking to hire a Lead Data Engineer on a contract basis. You'll lead a small team of 4-6 Engineers, working closely with stakeholders to drive the Data strategy, and Data driven decisions across the business. Lead Data Engineer - Outside IR35 - Python, SQL, DBT, AirFlow, BigQuery & AWS/GCP Required skills and experience: 2+ years in a Leadership position Python & SQL DBT, AirFlow & BigQuery AWS/GCP ETL Pipelines Day rate of £550-£575 Outside IR35 3-month initial engagement (high likelihood of extension) 2-3 days a week … in Central London ASAP Start Lead Data Engineer - Outside IR35 - Python, SQL, DBT, AirFlow, BigQuery & AWS/GCP More ❯