Job Title: Data ArchitectLocation: Nettleham Fire and Police HQ, LincolnshireContract Type: Temporary (12 months)Start Date: 5th January 2025End Date: 10th January 2026Working Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 08:30 – 16:00Pay Rate:
• £29.06 per hour PAYE
• £38.96 per hour Umbrella

Service Care Solutions is proud to be supporting Lincolnshire Police in their search for a highly experienced Data Architect to join their Digital and Data Solutions Directorate. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in modernising and shaping the Force's data landscape to support strategic and operational policing outcomes.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of the Force’s overall data architecture.
• Provide subject matter expertise to both internal departments and partner organisations.
• Support intelligence, research, investigations, and decision-making through effective data structuring.
• Guide and mentor a team including Data Engineers, BI Developers, Dashboard Designers, and more.
• Align architectural design with national and regional data strategies.
• Promote data governance, compliance, and quality across the Force.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar, with hands-on cloud platform experience (e.g. Azure, AWS).
• Skilled in SQL, data modelling, ETL tools, and data visualisation platforms such as PowerBI or Qlik.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of data privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to obtain security clearance.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in public sector or police data environments.
• Certification in data architecture or related domains.

Apply TodayTo express your interest in this role, contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions:? .uk