Data Architecture Manager

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Peterborough is seeking a Data Architecture Manager to lead the enterprise data architecture discipline. This role involves establishing the vision for data integration and governance, along with managing a team of Enterprise Data Architects. Key responsibilities include translating business goals into actionable data architecture roadmaps and ensuring that data products meet regulatory and operational needs. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you will have the opportunity to drive significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise data architecture techniques.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise data architecture discipline.
• Establish vision and guardrails for data integration and governance.
• Translate business goals into data architecture roadmaps.

Skills

Data architecture

Team leadership

Data governance

AI readiness

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

**Circa****£65k - £70k****(dependent on skills & experience)** **Lead the enterprise data architecture that turns trusted data into smarter decisions** Be at the forefront of how Anglian Water uses data to drive real-world impact. This role is accountable for establishing and leading our enterprise data architecture discipline, setting the vision, principles, and guardrails that define how data is designed, integrated, governed, secured, and shared across the organisation.As a leader and specialist role, you will own the enterprise data architecture roadmap and lead a team of Enterprise Data Architects, shaping AI-ready, trusted data products that power analytics, insight, and smarter decision-making. Working closely with senior business and technology leaders, you’ll connect data and analytics strategy to measurable regulatory, operational, and customer outcomes, helping Anglian Water deliver a more resilient, innovative, and future-ready service.The Data Architecture Manager will lead Anglian Water’s enterprise data architecture function, setting the vision, standards, and operating model for how data is designed, governed, and shared across the organisation. They will define target-state data architectures and establish clear guardrails that enable domain teams to deliver trusted, secure, and interoperable data products at scale.The role will oversee data architecture governance, manage data architectural risk, technical debt, and assurance, while working closely with data, analytics, and information governance leaders to embed stewardship, quality, privacy, and security into everyday delivery.Working with senior business and technology stakeholders, the Data Architecture Manager will translate regulatory, operational, and customer goals into clear data architecture roadmaps and measurable outcomes. They will also lead and develop a team of Enterprise Data Architects, building capability, career pathways, and a strong community of practice across the organisation. Data Architecture Enterprise data architecture & modelling (conceptual/logical/physical; canonical & semantic) Measurement & value: OKRs, architecture KPIs, benefits tracking tied to business outcomes. Flexible benefits and working culture You’ll work at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics, influencing decision-making at the highest levels while driving measurable value. If you want to lead enterprise-wide change, build a modern data architecture, and see your work deliver real-world impact in a critical utility, this role offers scope, visibility, and the chance to make a difference every day.We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail]’To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our .Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.