Head of Data Architecture & Governance

Peabody
Chaucer, London, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
15 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme 4 x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution

Competitive salary and benefits

As the Head of Data Architecture & Governance you will strategically lead Peabody’s enterprise data architecture and data governance agenda as two connected foundations for trusted, secure and reusable data. You will set the direction for how data is designed, modelled, integrated, governed and assured across our modern cloud data platform, helping Peabody make better use of data for residents, colleagues, compliance and innovation.

What you’ll do

* Define and oversee Peabody’s enterprise data architecture, including data models, integration patterns, design standards and architecture principles across operational and analytical data.

* Provide architectural leadership for data products, platform evolution and AI/ML use cases, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, secure and aligned with Enterprise Architecture.

* Lead and mature Peabody’s group-wide data governance framework, including ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, critical data elements and clear accountabilities across domains.

* Shape the approach to metadata, lineage, cataloguing, classification and information asset management, making data easier to discover, understand, trust and reuse.

* Partner with data platform, engineering, product, architecture and business teams to embed governance and architecture controls across the full data lifecycle.

* Lead Peabody’s approach to responsible data use and AI governance, ensuring ethical, secure and transparent use of data in line with Peabody’s values and regulatory expectations.

* Provide assurance and clear reporting on data architecture, governance and data risk to senior forums, including Data Council, Executive Committee, Board and audit stakeholders.

* Lead, coach and develop a small specialist team, while influencing data owners, stewards and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What you’ll need

* Proven leadership experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data quality in a large, complex organisation

* Strong enterprise data architecture expertise, including conceptual, logical and physical modelling, data integration, cloud data platform patterns and architecture assurance.

* Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data stewardship models, with ability to embed in practice

* A degree in a data related field, and / or certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or AWS Certified Data Analytics

* Experience with data management and governance tools such as Unity Catalog, Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, or Talend

* Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

* Knowledge of ethical principles in data use, particularly in the context of resident data, AI and advanced analytics

* Experience of working within or leading aspects of a federated or hub-and-spoke data operating model

* Strong understanding of the relationship between systems, data processes and governance across the data lifecycle

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

* 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays

* Two additional paid volunteering days each year

* Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal

* 4 x salary life assurance

* Up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Closing date: 27th May 2026 at midnight. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interview Dates: We are looking to conduct interviews on the 10th and 11th June.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role

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