Data Architect and Team Lead

Role Responsibility

DATA ARCHITECT AND TEAM LEAD

Home based - some travel required to the North West.

£45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 40 hours per week

About Us;

G4S Employment Support Services (ESS) are looking to recruit within our dedicated team across the North West of England to deliver the RESTART employability programme on behalf of DWP.

The RESTART contract will support individuals into long term employment across the North West through our network of Suppliers and Stakeholders and we are looking to recruit a team of individuals, in a variety of roles, to ensure the success of that delivery.

To apply for our roles you don't necessarily need experience in Employability or Welfare to Work but you do need to be enthusiastic about understanding the industry, passionate about delivering quality and success and have the skill set to meet the requirements of the role.

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect & Team Lead to lead the establishment and operation of a thriving data warehouse function.

In This Pivotal Role, You Will

• Lead Data Architecture & Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable data architecture, encompassing data warehousing, data lakes, and data pipelines. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data sources. Develop and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Guide team members in their career development and goal achievement.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Oversee data governance activities, including data quality assessments and compliance with data regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management: Lead and manage data-related projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
• Business Intelligence & Insights: Translate data into actionable insights to support business decision-making. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards using tools like Power BI.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities to improve data processes and technologies. Stay abreast of the latest data technologies and trends.
• Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including leadership, contract delivery, and information security.
• Future-Proofing & Technical Excellence: Support data innovation and maintain a fit-for-purpose technology approach with a focus on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria:

• Commercial Understanding: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business and how data can drive commercial success.
• Proactive & Responsible: Be motivated, proactive, and responsible for your own performance and actions.
• Excellent Communication: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Data Security Expertise: Have an in-depth understanding of data security principles and best practices.
  
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Background: Experience in a Computer Science or Data Management field.
• Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of Contact Centre Operations.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Domo, Cloud Composer, and relevant data integration tools (Data Fusion / Flow / Proc / Peek / Analytics).
• AI/AI Risk: Understanding of AI/Artificial Intelligence risks and opportunities.
  
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Possess

• Extensive experience in establishing and managing successful data warehouse environments.
• A strong understanding of data modelling principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a high-performing data team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
  

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Charity work
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
  
  
  

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.