Senior Data Architect Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham, Yeading Salary: £57,515 - £82,430 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 8th June 2026 About the job The Senior Data Architect is responsible for building sustainable new architecture service within the DVSA which will move DVSA towards being a data led organisation. The Senior Data Architect will assist in maximising value from the Agency s data through the implementation of standards and patterns for data architecture as well as assisting the Head of Data Management in the creation of data strategy, data governance roles, process and procedures. One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the critical data and information assets relied upon by the business and to document data requirements and data flows across DVSA. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible through the use of common patterns and standards. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Defining the data architecture framework, models, standards, patterns a