Hybrid Data Governance Architect

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About the role

  • Data Governance Architect managing data architecture and governance at Bupa in a hybrid environment. Collaborating with teams to optimize data-driven solutions across finance, people, procurement, and clinical domains.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain conceptual, logical and physical data models using tools such as Erwin Data Modeler and the Erwin Data Intelligence Suite.
  • Lead the design of data architecture aligned to Enterprise Architecture frameworks.
  • Ensure data flows, integrations and lineage are documented, governed and understood.
  • Partner with solution architects and technical leads to ensure data models align with application and infrastructure design.
  • Partner with senior leaders and architects to optimise value streams and identify new data capabilities.
  • Translate business needs into clear, structured data requirements and architectural blueprints.
  • Work across business domains to understand challenges and shape data‑driven solutions that create measurable impact.
  • Communicate architectural decisions in a clear and compelling way — using storytelling as well as standards.
  • Challenge existing ways of working and champion best‑practice data management and governance.
  • Lead metadata, lineage and data classification efforts.
  • Promote accountability, transparency and responsible data ownership across the organisation.
  • Support the adoption and embedding of recognised frameworks such as DAMA.
  • Build, coach and inspire a high‑performing Data COE, nurturing capability across data and technical analysts.
  • Define and manage KPIs and OKRs for data maturity and business value.
  • Represent data architecture across Bupa forums — from strategic discussions to architecture boards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in data architecture with strong understanding of both business and technical domains.
  • Strong storytelling and stakeholder engagement skills — able to link data decisions to business outcomes clearly and confidently.
  • Demonstrable experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks and processes.
  • Leadership experience, ideally managing cross‑functional teams or Centres of Excellence.
  • Familiarity with KPIs relating to data management, architecture and business alignment.
  • Experience using tools such as ArchiMate, Erwin Data Modeler and Erwin DI Suite, or equivalent.
  • Experience leading architects to deliver data strategy and data architecture.
  • Comfortable working with senior management to influence strategy, and with engineering teams on detailed design.
  • Strong grounding in data architecture, ideally supported by a technical degree and industry‑recognised certifications.

Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with length of service), with the option to buy or sell
  • Bupa health insurance (benefit in kind)
  • Enhanced pension plan and life insurance
  • Annual performance‑based bonus
  • Onsite gyms or local gym discounts
  • A range of family‑friendly policies and flexible working options
  • Additional benefits and online discounts

Job title

Data Governance Architect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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