Enterprise Data Architect

The University of Bath - Digital, Data & Technology Group

Location: Bath

Salary: £75,225 to £84,468 Grade 9

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 15th September 2025

Closes: 12th October 2025

Job Ref: ML11370R

About the role

The University of Bath is embarking on the next stage of its digital transformation journey. A key part is the creation of a Data and Insights Project to develop capabilities across the organisation to become a data-driven organisation. This will provide insights and actionable recommendations to support decision making and maximise student and staff experience.

The Digital, Data & Technology Department (DDaT) provides digital, data and technology services that are accessible, relevant, and secure. The Enterprise Data Architect will work closely with the Chief Data & Technology Officer (CDTO) and stakeholders on the creation and measurement of the university’s data strategy. You will provide data architecture leadership, setting standards and ways of working for the data community.

You will lead the architecture of the university’s Enterprise Data Hub, acting as a single source of quality assured data to underpin insight and data-driven services. Capable of operating across a wide-ranging technology stack including SaaS, PaaS, Commercial off the Shelf, and in-house custom developed solutions, you will take functional and non-functional requirements and provide expert architectural direction.

About you

You will be a subject matter expert and trusted partner with excellent communication skills, working collaboratively with colleagues, business stakeholders, business analysts, and project managers to ensure solutions align with the reference architecture and deliver maximum value.

For informal discussions, contact Mekhala Laud at talent-advisor-4@bath.ac.uk.

Additional information

This role includes a market supplement of £17,000 in addition to the base salary. It is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

What we can offer: a generous employer contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, an excellent reward package, and professional development opportunities.