Information Architect

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Information Architect to shape information structure and governance. This role involves designing enterprise-wide data solutions, improving data quality, and aligning data architecture with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have expertise in data management and integration strategies. A competitive salary up to £115k in London is offered, alongside a 12% bonus opportunity based on annual salary.

Benefits

Starting salary £115k circa (London) / £100k circa (National)

12% bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide data solutions aligned to strategic goals.
• Proficiency in developing strategies for core data management and ensuring consistency.
• Skilled in designing metadata and defining governance controls for data quality.

Responsibilities

• Shape how information is structured, governed, and used across the organization.
• Identify improvement opportunities to reduce data risks.
• Support key initiatives such as data products and strategic data roadmaps.

Skills

Enterprise Data Architecture & Architecture Patterns

Master & Reference Data Management

Metadata, Data Quality, Ontologies & Governance

Data Integration & Information Flows

Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical)

Job description

Information Architect

Location: London, Norwich, Bristol, Eastleigh, Manchester, York, Perth, or Manchester

Salary:£115k circa (London) / 100k circa (National)

This is a great job for someone who…

is a strategic and commercially minded data professional who enjoys enterprise‑wide data direction and turning complex information concepts into clear business outcomes. You’ll be comfortable working across senior stakeholders and technical teams, bringing clarity to ambiguity and driving improvements across a complex data landscape. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys influencing, building strong data foundations, and championing data‑led decision‑making at scale.

A bit about the job:

As an Information Architect at Aviva, you’ll help shape how information is structured, governed, and used across the organisation. You’ll set standards, align data architecture across domains, and support business‑driven data solutions. Working closely with business owners, CIO stakeholders, and architecture teams, you’ll identify improvement opportunities, reduce data risk, and strengthen Aviva’s information ecosystem. This role also supports key initiatives such as data products, data quality, and strategic data roadmaps.

Skills and experiencewe’relooking for:

• Enterprise Data Architecture & Architecture Patterns – Designing and implementing enterprise‑wide data solutions aligned to Aviva’s strategic goals, using industry standards and proven architectural frameworks.
• Master & Reference Data Management – Developing strategies to manage core data sets, ensuring consistency, re‑usability, and a common business language across Aviva.
• Metadata, Data Quality, Ontologies & Governance – Designing metadata and defining governance controls for data retention, access, quality, and lineage—critical for compliance and operational excellence.
• Data Integration & Information Flows – Creating integration strategies and mapping end‑to‑end information flows to ensure data moves seamlessly and meaningfully across Aviva’s platforms and domains.
• Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) – Producing high‑quality data models and designs to support analytical and operational use cases, forming the backbone of Aviva’s data products and platforms.

Whatyou’llget for this role:

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary £115k circa (London) / £100k circa (National) (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary.