Data Architect
Ref: 23/129
Location: Nettleham HQ
Grade/Salary: SG5 (£49,602 - £54,042)
Contract: Permanent
Full time: 37 hours per week
Vetting Requirement/Residency: Management Vetting, 5 year residency
Closing date: 01 October 2023
Interview date: TBC
We are currently seeking to recruit for the role of Data Architect.
This is a new and exciting role that will be responsible for developing, delivering and supporting the Force's data architecture strategy, data integration roadmap, and delivery plan. You will ensure that a cohesive data integration approach is developed and implemented supporting an effective centralised data ecosystem. Providing technical leadership and guidance to teams across the Force and act as the lead for the Force's data ecosystem.
Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, this is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual to establish and lead a new data team within the Digital and Data Directorate. Working with operational leads, and Heads of Departments, you will ensure that the Data platform delivers on the Forces strategic and operational aims and objectives.
We work in a climate of constant change and uncertainly and we are looking for an experienced and creative leader with a 'Can do' approach, who draws on their technical expertise and innovation style to deliver a high performing service. You will be a trusted leader with the ability to motivate others, especially while working under pressure and in unpredictable circumstances, balancing conflicting demands for yourself and others.
Being a values led person, you will constantly seek to engage with other colleagues, including external partners and suppliers to cultivate strong and collaborative working relationships. You will be a passionate advocate for the usability and positive experience of all our people in using these technologies, involving them in the co-design and testing of all change and development.
The successful candidate will have the relevant experience to become the key point of contact demonstrating knowledge and expertise on Data Platforms, storage, migration, transformation, and visualisation using tools such as Power BI, to develop analytical reports to deliver business insight. You will have or be able to develop a comprehensive level of functional understanding of how these applications, and the interrelated ecosystem interfaces and interacts together along with an in-depth knowledge of the evolution of data practices, skills, frameworks, and strategies, knowledge of the UK public sector would be useful but not essential.
You can be assured that this role will prove to be exciting and highly rewarding.
Shift pattern
The standard shift pattern for the role is shown, however flexible working patterns will be considered on a full and part-time basis. Applications will be considered on an individual basis and all requests must meet the organisational need as well as individual need, which can be determined with the successful applicant.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Week 1 | 0830-1630 | 0830-1630 | 0830-1630 | 0830-1630 | 0830-1600 | RD | RD |
What Lincolnshire Police can offer you:
The health, happiness and wellbeing of our colleagues is vitally important at Lincolnshire Police, and we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working schemes
- A dedicated Health and Care Team with an in-house Occupational Health Service
- Mental Health Support with free Counselling Services, Crisis Line and Chaplaincy Support
- Family Support and Menopause Support Networks
- Financial Wellbeing Support, including confidential and free access to Octopus Money Coaches
- Eligibility to join the Blue Light Scheme and obtain a range of online and High Street Discounts
- Free Eye Tests with Spec Savers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free gym access at a number of Lincolnshire Policing Sites
- Staff Recognition including Making a Difference Awards, Long Service Awards, and commendations
How to apply
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Important information
- Incomplete or late application packs will not be considered.
- Please provide a valid and current email address as correspondence relating to your application will be sent by email.
- CVs will not be considered. You may supply additional sheets of information but only information relevant to the questions will be considered.
- As an applicant your conduct towards our employees is assessed at all times. We expect you to show courtesy and respect towards members of staff during the recruitment process. A record will be made of any inappropriate behaviour and this could result in your application being rejected.