Project Manager - School of Mechanical Engineering - 104636 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Be the First to Apply Job Description School of Mechanical Engineering Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £46,049 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2031 UK and International travel may be required for this role Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state of the art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. This role is based within the School of Engineering (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences). The School, which is the largest in the College, is a multi department School comprising the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. The post holder will be expected to take a lead role in Project Management for the EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics. The post holder is an integral member of the School's research Professional Services staff which is led by the Head of Operations and the Research Administration Manager. The post holder will provide research support to the Principal Investigator and Project Team for the Hub to ensure successful delivery. The post holder will be part of a wider network of Project Manager and Project Officer staff in the School of Engineering, the College of EPS and wider University. Role Summary Specifically, the post will provide project management of the EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu M2). The vision of this hub is to pursue an integrated, holistic approach toward creating a new manufacturing ecosystem for circular resource use of high value products through advances in AI and intelligent automation, empowering the UK to be a world leader in circular manufacturing. More information can be found here: £34.6M awarded to host National Hub for a robotics enabled sustainable future for manufacturing - University of Birmingham Main Duties Responsible for the delivery of one or more projects or for contributing to larger University projects, through the provision of significant and high level project management support. This may include some or all of the following: developing project plans, identifying (as appropriate) key performance indicators and milestones reviewing and auditing progress on projects to identify and act on improvements to effectiveness, efficiency and delivery reporting on progress including the development of reporting mechanisms, writing reports (eg on project budgetary management), and presenting to appropriate meetings such as Project Board or to other key stakeholders providing executive support to Project Boards, work streams and working groups as required; setting agendas, collating and distributing papers and minutes and ensuring follow up action is taken assessing and escalating as you deem appropriate issues and risks, including monitoring risk registers Stakeholder management, ensuring effective liaison with project partners, funders, Project Boards as appropriate managing project resources efficiently and effectively, including budgets, and ensure project documentation is maintained Responsible for leading and coordinating the organisation of conferences/ meetings/ workshops/ dissemination events if required Develop and deliver communication strategy for the project(s), which may include developing, for example, newsletters, briefings for stakeholders and/or websites or other social media Ensure that priorities are balanced, taking action to deliver agreed deliverables against timelines Maintain an up to date knowledge of project management methodologies Source, analyse and develop insights from the data to inform evaluation and review of projects Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Supporting the University's sustainability agenda through resource efficient working Travel may be required to support successful project delivery Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Qualified to Degree level or equivalent, and practical managerial experience or significant relevant experience demonstrated through more demanding roles evidencing the experience necessary for this role. Proven track record of successful project management, preferably using one or more project management tools such as Prince2. Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to produce and analyse information and data. Excellent budgetary management skills and demonstrated experience of managing large and complex project budgets and portfolio. Highly proficient IT skills, including the MS Office and website editing software. Confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to confidently deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders/contacts. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi task, approaching work methodically with the ability to prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Substantial experience of managing large and complex research projects. View our staff values and behaviours here Use of AI in applications:We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website . Job Info Job Identification 8817 Job Category Manager Posting Date 02/19/2026, 12:01 AM Apply Before 03/12/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - School of Mechanical Engineering - 104636 - Grade 7 United Kingdom Be the First to Apply Job Description School of Mechanical Engineering Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7, salary £46,049 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2031 UK and International travel may be required for this role Our offer to you People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state of the art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens. This role is based within the School of Engineering (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences). The School, which is the largest in the College, is a multi department School comprising the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. The post holder will be expected to take a lead role in Project Management for the EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics. The post holder is an integral member of the School's research Professional Services staff which is led by the Head of Operations and the Research Administration Manager. The post holder will provide research support to the Principal Investigator and Project Team for the Hub to ensure successful delivery. The post holder will be part of a wider network of Project Manager and Project Officer staff in the School of Engineering, the College of EPS and wider University. Role Summary Specifically, the post will provide project management of the EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu M2). The vision of this hub is to pursue an integrated, holistic approach toward creating a new manufacturing ecosystem for circular resource use of high value products through advances in AI and intelligent automation, empowering the UK to be a world leader in circular manufacturing. More information can be found here: £34.6M awarded to host National Hub for a robotics enabled sustainable future for manufacturing - University of Birmingham Main Duties Responsible for the delivery of one or more projects or for contributing to larger University projects, through the provision of significant and high level project management support. This may include some or all of the following: developing project plans, identifying (as appropriate) key performance indicators and milestones reviewing and auditing progress on projects to identify and act on improvements to effectiveness, efficiency and delivery reporting on progress including the development of reporting mechanisms, writing reports (eg on project budgetary management), and presenting to appropriate meetings such as Project Board or to other key stakeholders providing executive support to Project Boards, work streams and working groups as required; setting agendas, collating and distributing papers and minutes and ensuring follow up action is taken assessing and escalating as you deem appropriate issues and risks, including monitoring risk registers Stakeholder management, ensuring effective liaison with project partners, funders, Project Boards as appropriate managing project resources efficiently and effectively, including budgets, and ensure project documentation is maintained Responsible for leading and coordinating the organisation of conferences/ meetings/ workshops/ dissemination events if required Develop and deliver communication strategy for the project(s), which may include developing, for example, newsletters, briefings for stakeholders and/or websites or other social media Ensure that priorities are balanced, taking action to deliver agreed deliverables against timelines Maintain an up to date knowledge of project management methodologies Source, analyse and develop insights from the data to inform evaluation and review of projects Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Supporting the University's sustainability agenda through resource efficient working Travel may be required to support successful project delivery Any other duties commensurate with the grade. Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Qualified to Degree level or equivalent, and practical managerial experience or significant relevant experience demonstrated through more demanding roles evidencing the experience necessary for this role. Proven track record of successful project management, preferably using one or more project management tools such as Prince2. Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly, and to produce and analyse information and data. Excellent budgetary management skills and demonstrated experience of managing large and complex project budgets and portfolio. Highly proficient IT skills, including the MS Office and website editing software. Confident and able to quickly learn new IT skills and software packages as required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to confidently deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders/contacts. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi task, approaching work methodically with the ability to prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly. Substantial experience of managing large and complex research projects. View our staff values and behaviours here Use of AI in applications:We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview. We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website . Job Info Job Identification 8817 Job Category Manager Posting Date 02/19/2026, 12:01 AM Apply Before 03/12/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, GB
About us We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey. Introducing Data Science at Trainline Data Science is central to how we build products, delight our customers and grow our business. Our Data Scientists are embedded in cross-functional teams across Product and Marketing, empowered with a high degree of autonomy to drive outcomes using all data and techniques at their disposal. As the Head of Data Science, you will lead a team of high-performing Data Science Managers and play a pivotal role in shaping a large cross-functional organisation spanning Product, Engineering, Marketing and Data. You will be a key decision-maker, helping define and deliver a product experience that provides the right inventory, enables a seamless purchase journey, and drives forward our future ticketing opportunities. Doing this well requires deeply understanding our users, identifying their Jobs-to-Be-Done, evaluating whether we are successfully meeting their needs, and accelerating the pace of product discovery and iteration. Your team will influence strategic product thinking, strengthen experimentation and measurement practices, and shape how AI and data power our product experience. In this role, your leadership spans two complementary dimensions: Functional leadership, setting the bar for excellence in Data Science & Analytics. Strategic business partnership, working closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial and Marketing to define long-term direction and deliver impactful outcomes. As a Head of Data Science at Trainline, you will Lead & Develop a High-Performing Data Science Organisation Lead an org of 3 Data Science Managers and their respective teams. Build a culture focused on experimentation, learning, and measurable business impact. Ensure Data Science & Analytics talent is embedded effectively into cross-functional squads and operating at a high bar. Shape Strategy Through Data Act as a co-leader of a large cross functional strategic area of 150 people, defining long-term vision and strategy. Provide data-driven frameworks to structure product thinking - user classifications, Jobs-to-Be-Done, north star metrics, success criteria, and evaluation methods. Influence prioritisation and roadmap decisions by grounding strategic choices in evidence and insight. Advance Experimentation, Measurement & Goaling Champion and mature experimentation practices across teams. Develop clear goaling methodologies enabling rapid iteration and learning. Ensure robust evaluation of product changes, including holdouts and causal inference methods. Elevate Data, AI & Infrastructure Capabilities Work with our ML Engineering counterparts to help shape our wider AI/ML strategy. Influence Data Engineering, BI and Platform priorities to improve data maturity, quality and tooling. Ensure foundational datasets and metrics are trusted, consistent and scalable. Drive High-Impact Outcomes & Senior Communication Hold the organisation to a high bar for analytical rigour and business impact. Communicate insights, strategy, and progress to senior leadership. Drive alignment and influence decision-making across the company. We'd love to hear from you if you have Experience leading data-driven teams in the product space within tech organisations. Proven experience managing Data Science Managers or Data Scientists & Analysts. Demonstrated driving growth and influencing strategy in online products. Experience setting strategic direction, thinking big, and executing effectively. Ability to distil complex analysis into clear, actionable communication for all levels. Strong experience guiding experimentation and test-and-learn cultures. Ability to navigate ambiguous datasets and translate them into insights. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience. Strong data visualisation and communication skills. Knowledge of statistical and causal inference methods. Tech stack: SQL, Python, dbt, Tableau, Trino, AWS Athena + more. More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! We're operate a hybrid model to work and ask that Trainliners work from the office a minimum of 60% of their time over a 12-week period. We also have a 28-day Work from Abroad policy. Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor!
Feb 03, 2026
Full time
About us We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels. Great journeys start with Trainline Now Europe's number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey. Introducing Data Science at Trainline Data Science is central to how we build products, delight our customers and grow our business. Our Data Scientists are embedded in cross-functional teams across Product and Marketing, empowered with a high degree of autonomy to drive outcomes using all data and techniques at their disposal. As the Head of Data Science, you will lead a team of high-performing Data Science Managers and play a pivotal role in shaping a large cross-functional organisation spanning Product, Engineering, Marketing and Data. You will be a key decision-maker, helping define and deliver a product experience that provides the right inventory, enables a seamless purchase journey, and drives forward our future ticketing opportunities. Doing this well requires deeply understanding our users, identifying their Jobs-to-Be-Done, evaluating whether we are successfully meeting their needs, and accelerating the pace of product discovery and iteration. Your team will influence strategic product thinking, strengthen experimentation and measurement practices, and shape how AI and data power our product experience. In this role, your leadership spans two complementary dimensions: Functional leadership, setting the bar for excellence in Data Science & Analytics. Strategic business partnership, working closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial and Marketing to define long-term direction and deliver impactful outcomes. As a Head of Data Science at Trainline, you will Lead & Develop a High-Performing Data Science Organisation Lead an org of 3 Data Science Managers and their respective teams. Build a culture focused on experimentation, learning, and measurable business impact. Ensure Data Science & Analytics talent is embedded effectively into cross-functional squads and operating at a high bar. Shape Strategy Through Data Act as a co-leader of a large cross functional strategic area of 150 people, defining long-term vision and strategy. Provide data-driven frameworks to structure product thinking - user classifications, Jobs-to-Be-Done, north star metrics, success criteria, and evaluation methods. Influence prioritisation and roadmap decisions by grounding strategic choices in evidence and insight. Advance Experimentation, Measurement & Goaling Champion and mature experimentation practices across teams. Develop clear goaling methodologies enabling rapid iteration and learning. Ensure robust evaluation of product changes, including holdouts and causal inference methods. Elevate Data, AI & Infrastructure Capabilities Work with our ML Engineering counterparts to help shape our wider AI/ML strategy. Influence Data Engineering, BI and Platform priorities to improve data maturity, quality and tooling. Ensure foundational datasets and metrics are trusted, consistent and scalable. Drive High-Impact Outcomes & Senior Communication Hold the organisation to a high bar for analytical rigour and business impact. Communicate insights, strategy, and progress to senior leadership. Drive alignment and influence decision-making across the company. We'd love to hear from you if you have Experience leading data-driven teams in the product space within tech organisations. Proven experience managing Data Science Managers or Data Scientists & Analysts. Demonstrated driving growth and influencing strategy in online products. Experience setting strategic direction, thinking big, and executing effectively. Ability to distil complex analysis into clear, actionable communication for all levels. Strong experience guiding experimentation and test-and-learn cultures. Ability to navigate ambiguous datasets and translate them into insights. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience. Strong data visualisation and communication skills. Knowledge of statistical and causal inference methods. Tech stack: SQL, Python, dbt, Tableau, Trino, AWS Athena + more. More information: Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits. We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one! We're operate a hybrid model to work and ask that Trainliners work from the office a minimum of 60% of their time over a 12-week period. We also have a 28-day Work from Abroad policy. Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do: Think Big - We're building the future of rail ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey Travel Together - We're one team ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated. Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn, Instagram and Glassdoor!
Data Architect 3 days a week onsite in Sunderland 35hr working week with flexible working hours We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a well-established company who are going through an enterprise-wide modernisation programme. This is a brand-new role within the business and you'll be responsible for defining and evolving the data architecture that underpins enterprise-scale BI and self-service analytics across a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Europe. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will set the technical vision, standards, and frameworks for modern data platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities. You will act as a technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI Engineers, Developers, Product, and senior stakeholders to enable high-quality analytics and data products today and in the future. What you'll be doing Architecture & Strategy Assess existing data architectures, documenting current-state models, pipelines, tools, and standards Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture vision and roadmap aligned to BI strategy and business goals Design logical and physical data models optimised for reporting, analytics, and self-service BI Establish and govern architectural patterns (e.g. medallion architecture, dimensional modelling, data vault) Design cloud-based data platform architectures (AWS preferred), including data storage, processing, and consumption layers Technology Leadership Evaluate and recommend modern data technologies and tooling Stay current with industry trends such as open table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake), data observability, and cloud-native services Lead proofs-of-concept and technical assessments for new technologies Ensure the data architecture remains modern, performant, and future-proof Data Modelling & Governance Define standard business entities, metrics, and KPIs for consistent reporting Review and approve complex data models created by BI Engineers Design and embed data governance frameworks covering ownership, quality, security, and compliance Collaboration & Influence Partner with BI leadership to shape data and analytics strategy Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to BI Engineers and Developers Work closely with frontend BI Developers to ensure data structures support performant dashboards Translate business requirements into clear, practical architectural solutions Facilitate architecture workshops and discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders What we're looking for Essential experience Extensive experience in data architecture, designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions Strong expertise in data modelling with excellent SQL skills Deep knowledge of modern data engineering patterns (ETL/ELT, data lakes, lakehouse, warehousing) Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS preferred: Redshift, Athena, S3, Glue; Azure or GCP beneficial) Experience with data governance, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory considerations Personal attributes Strong business acumen and ability to link data architecture to real business outcomes Pragmatic mindset: balancing architectural best practice with delivery and cost constraints Curious, continuous learner with an interest in emerging technologies Confident communicator who can influence and build trust across technical and business teams This is a great opportunity where you'll get the opportunity to shape the data architecture for a large, multi-country organisation and work with modern cloud and analytics technologies at scale. You'll play a strategic role with real influence over how data enables the business and will collaborate with experienced BI and data professionals in a growing, evolving environment. If you're passionate about building robust, scalable data architectures and want to have a meaningful impact on how data is used across an organisation, please send your CV.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Data Architect 3 days a week onsite in Sunderland 35hr working week with flexible working hours We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a well-established company who are going through an enterprise-wide modernisation programme. This is a brand-new role within the business and you'll be responsible for defining and evolving the data architecture that underpins enterprise-scale BI and self-service analytics across a large, complex organisation operating across the UK and Europe. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will set the technical vision, standards, and frameworks for modern data platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with business priorities. You will act as a technical authority for data architecture, working closely with BI Engineers, Developers, Product, and senior stakeholders to enable high-quality analytics and data products today and in the future. What you'll be doing Architecture & Strategy Assess existing data architectures, documenting current-state models, pipelines, tools, and standards Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture vision and roadmap aligned to BI strategy and business goals Design logical and physical data models optimised for reporting, analytics, and self-service BI Establish and govern architectural patterns (e.g. medallion architecture, dimensional modelling, data vault) Design cloud-based data platform architectures (AWS preferred), including data storage, processing, and consumption layers Technology Leadership Evaluate and recommend modern data technologies and tooling Stay current with industry trends such as open table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake), data observability, and cloud-native services Lead proofs-of-concept and technical assessments for new technologies Ensure the data architecture remains modern, performant, and future-proof Data Modelling & Governance Define standard business entities, metrics, and KPIs for consistent reporting Review and approve complex data models created by BI Engineers Design and embed data governance frameworks covering ownership, quality, security, and compliance Collaboration & Influence Partner with BI leadership to shape data and analytics strategy Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to BI Engineers and Developers Work closely with frontend BI Developers to ensure data structures support performant dashboards Translate business requirements into clear, practical architectural solutions Facilitate architecture workshops and discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders What we're looking for Essential experience Extensive experience in data architecture, designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions Strong expertise in data modelling with excellent SQL skills Deep knowledge of modern data engineering patterns (ETL/ELT, data lakes, lakehouse, warehousing) Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS preferred: Redshift, Athena, S3, Glue; Azure or GCP beneficial) Experience with data governance, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory considerations Personal attributes Strong business acumen and ability to link data architecture to real business outcomes Pragmatic mindset: balancing architectural best practice with delivery and cost constraints Curious, continuous learner with an interest in emerging technologies Confident communicator who can influence and build trust across technical and business teams This is a great opportunity where you'll get the opportunity to shape the data architecture for a large, multi-country organisation and work with modern cloud and analytics technologies at scale. You'll play a strategic role with real influence over how data enables the business and will collaborate with experienced BI and data professionals in a growing, evolving environment. If you're passionate about building robust, scalable data architectures and want to have a meaningful impact on how data is used across an organisation, please send your CV.
