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

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

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

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

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• Previous experience in public sector or police data environments.
  
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• Certification in data architecture or related domains.
  
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Apply Today
To express your interest in this role, contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions:
? [email protected]