Data Architect at Ofgem, Great Britain's energy regulator, shaping how data is structured, governed and used to deliver government renewable energy schemes. Day-to-day covers OLAP data modelling, secure data integration (incl. API management), cloud data architecture, and compliance with DDaT/GDS standards and UK GDPR.
Compensation
£49.5K–£62.7K / yr
Location
Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations –. Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Work setup
Hybrid
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Contract
Experience
2+ years
Category
Architecture
Posted
Skills
analytics
api
cloud
data-ingestion
data-lineage
data-modeling
data-quality
gdpr
olap
solution-design
stakeholder-management
Must have
Strong experience developing OLAP data models (Lead Criteria)
Experience integrating data from various sources and providing data to third-party stakeholders using secure methods, incl. API management (policies, access controls, performance, monitoring) (Lead Cr
Experience developing and applying industry-standard data architecture principles, patterns, and technologies to address user needs
Experience developing reference libraries, patterns and metadata repositories designed for reusability
Strong stakeholder management; translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, flexible solutions
Ability to communicate in technical detail on data lineage, data usage and data structures
Significant experience operating as a Senior Data Architect within a complex organisation
Nice to have
Track record of working within a cloud-based technology landscape
Experience integrating complex, cross-organisation processes and data models, ideally in a highly regulated environment
Full description
Job grade: Grade 7
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Delivery & Schemes
Type of role: Digital, Information Technology, Other
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share
Number of jobs available: 1
Location
Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations –. Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
About the job
Job summary
As the energy sector evolves, trusted and well-structured data is becoming increasingly important to how renewable energy schemes are delivered, governed and assured. At Ofgem, we’re seeking a Data Architect to help shape the structures, standards and approaches that support this work.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting consumers, especially vulnerable people.
We’re offering a permanent opportunity within our Delivery & Schemes division, which is responsible for administering a range of government renewable energy support schemes. This is a varied and evolving environment, with a broad programme of work focused on efficiency, assurance and delivering value for money for UK consumers.
You’ll be responsible for shaping how data is structured, governed and utilised across the division, ensuring that renewable energy schemes are backed and supported by data. Working across strategy and delivery, you’ll help define practical data approaches that support both current services and future development across the division.
With the chance to influence how data architecture develops, you'll work across a broad range of programmes and services, with technology, governance and delivery teams, playing a key role in shaping the data foundations that support the division’s ongoing success with renewable energy.
You’ll bring significant experience operating as a Senior Data Architect within a complex organisation, alongside strong expertise in data modelling, integration technologies and cloud-based data architectures. You’ll also understand how to develop structured data standards, governance approaches and interface documentation, with a strong awareness of data security, privacy and information governance requirements. The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and delivery levels will be essential.
In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can apply your expertise to meaningful work that supports major renewable energy schemes, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and an environment focused on your development, career path and goals.
We have a critical purpose to ensure renewable energy schemes are delivered efficiently, and the data surrounding them is high-quality and connected. Join us and help shape the data foundations that support that mission.
Read on and find out more.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Data architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
Data Architecture & Standards
Define and maintain enterprise data architecture artefacts, including conceptual, logical and physical data models
Own and evolve data architecture principles, standards, and patterns
Ensure consistency and reuse of data designs across Ofgem’s digital and data landscape
Solution Design & Assurance
Lead data architecture design for projects and services, covering:
Data ingestion, storage, and transformation
Integration and data sharing
Analytics and reporting
Review and assure solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements
Provide pragmatic architectural direction that supports delivery while managing long‑term risk
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure data architectures comply with:
DDaT and GDS standards
Data protection legislation (UK GDPR)
Security and information assurance policies
Contribute to architecture governance forums and formal design reviews
Identify, document, and manage data‑related architectural risks, including technical debt and obsolescence
Support DPIAs and security design reviews from a data architecture perspective
Data Strategy & Enablement
Contribute to D&S’ data strategy, roadmap, and target architecture
Define approaches to:
Master and reference data management
Metadata, lineage, and data cataloguing
Data quality and stewardship
Enable teams to make effective use of data platforms through clear architectural guidance
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with business teams, analysts, engineers, product managers, and architects
Communicate complex data architectures clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences
Provide expert advice and consultancy on data‑related challenges and opportunities
Support capability development across the DDaT and Data communities
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Strong experience developing OLAP data models. (Lead Criteria)
Experience integrating data from various sources and providing data to third-party stakeholders using secure methods with appropriate usage of policies, access controls, performance, and monitoring (i.e. API Management). (Lead Criteria)
Experience developing and applying industry standard data architecture principles, patterns, and technologies to address user needs.
Experience developing reference libraries, patterns and metadata repositories with reusability at the centre of their design.
Strong stakeholder management with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, and flexible solutions.
Ability to communicate in technical detail on topics of data lineage, data usage and data structures.
Desirable Criteria
Track record of working within a cloud-based technology landscape.
Experience in integrating complex, cross-organisation processes and data models, ideally within a highly regulated environment.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
You will also be asked to prepare a presentation. Full details of the presentation will be included in the invitation to interview.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
Things you need to know
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Selection process details
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Please note, this role is being recruited to in Ofgem. During 2027, it is expected that this role will move department as part of the Warm Homes Plan. The home department or organisation will be confirmed during 2026. The move between departments will be managed in line with the relevant staff transfer regulations.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the
Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Lewis Buckley
Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.
In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.
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Data Architect, Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 259kB) Candidate Pack 486435 Data Architect Opens in new window (pdf, 1418kB) Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window (pdf, 366kB)
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