DATA ARCHITECT

The Force s Data Architect is accountable for the design and build of the Force s overall data architecture, taking full responsibility for its implementation and its ability to serve the data required to produce information, intelligence and insights products for the Force and its partners. The role is integral the Force being able to create value from the vast amount of data it collects, in particular the data it uses to create intelligence, carry out research and investigations, and make decisions across all levels, commands and services, from strategic to operational, to stop crime and ASB, to protect people from harm and to help those in need. They will make a significant contribution to both force and regional data strategy, championing the importance of good data architecture across policing, advising on and building the right data structures, and they will lead any significant data projects that will to help the Force achieve its priorities and outcomes. The role requires a highly comprehensive level of knowledge and functional understanding of the modern tools, technicians, technologies, platforms, standards and practices of the data professions and industry, with an innate ability to explain their purpose, use and value to non-technical people. They will cultivate strong and effective working relationships with individuals, teams and colleagues, both internal and external to the Force, and they will be expected to participate in regional design authorities ..... full job details .....