Role
Data Architect / Head of Data / Head of Development
Client: NHS Trust - High Profile Data Programme
Salary: Outside IR35 Competitive Day Rate Long Term Contract
An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Data Architect- though we will also consider an exceptional Head of Development or Head of Data- to play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a scalable data platform that will model how hospitals operate.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high profile programme shaping the next generation of NHS data capability.
About the Role
We are building a scalable Federated Data Platform (FDP) style tool, and we need a senior data leader who can:
- Architect and oversee the development of a complex, enterprise wide data platform
- Shape a tool that translates real world hospital operations into a robust operationally aligned data product
- Identify, define, and embed best practice in data architecture and engineering
- Provide technical leadership across data modelling, governance, interoperability, and platform design
- Bring proven experience implementing a large scale data platform within a complex environment
- Work closely with clinical, operational, and digital teams to ensure outputs are relevant and strategically aligned
This is a delivery critical role with high visibility across the Trust and partner organisations.
Essential Experience
Candidates must have:
- Prior NHS Acute experience (strict requirement)
- Proven track record delivering or leading enterprise level data platform implementations
- Deep understanding of hospital data flows, operational processes, and regulatory constraints
- Senior level leadership experience across data, development, or architecture functions
- Ability to drive standards, set direction, and define architectural best practice
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non technical groups
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, FDP components, or other large scale analytical platforms
- Background in designing tools that mimic operational hospital behaviour
- Experience embedding governance, QA, validation rules, and interoperability standards
Contract Details
- Outside IR35
- Competitive day rate(DOE)
- Ongoing contractwith long term programme roadmap
- Hybrid working (onsite requirements may vary, expect 1 day per week)
- Opportunity to work on a high impact, nationally visible data transformation programme
Please contact Sophie Peters at Seymour John via for further information, please only apply if you have strong NHS Acute experience.