Data Architect (Buildings Data Technical Lead) - Ministry of Housing, Communities and Loca

Location Bristol, Darlington, London, Manchester, Wolverhampton About the job Job summary We are MHCLG We are looking for a motivated Data Architect to support MHCLG''s digital and data transformation across the built environment system, with a particular focus on building data and digital architecture. You will sit within the Building Insights division and be key to the development of a new Strategic Digital and Data Hub, leading work to define and embed a clear, consistent approach to how building data is structured, managed and used across a complex and rapidly expanding portfolio of digital services. Working across multiple programmes, you will play an important role in ensuring data is treated as a core asset, supporting effective regulation and enabling a more joined-up, data-driven system. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how building data underpins a modern regulatory system, setting clear policy, standards and expectations for how data is defined, shared and maintained. You will operate at the intersection of policy, data and digital delivery, leading work to establish a coherent approach to building data across the system. A central part of the role will be providing technical expertise to inform digital strategy, system design and governance, ensuring policy and delivery decisions are grounded in a strong understanding of digital and data structures, standards and lifecycle management. You will identify and define common digital components and patterns ..... full job details .....