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Talent Acquisition Manager - UK Public Sector, Defence & National Security Markets | Consulting, Digital & Executive

Join the Growth Story at Envitia
At Envitia, we’re passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. As a leading technology company specialising in data intelligence, AI, and geospatial solutions, we empower organizations across defence, government, and commercial sectors to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Being a leader in the UK's digital and software services landscape, your work in cutting-edge technology empowers our customers to manage, share, and exploit data more effectively by:
Influencing significant digital and data transformation projects across the UK public sector.
Utilising AI and Machine Learning to innovate sophisticated decision support systems.
Making an impactful contribution to society by harnessing the power of data.
We’re expanding rapidly (25% growth in 2024 with ambitious plans for 2025), making it an exciting time to join!
Why we are different?
We pride ourselves on being more than just a company – we are a community of innovators and problem solvers. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued. Our employees are given the autonomy to explore new ideas and the support to bring them to life, ensuring that creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our employees' growth through continuous learning opportunities and career development programs, believing that our success is driven by the success of our people. Join us and be a part of a company that values your individuality and empowers you to achieve your full potential.
The Role
As a Data Architect at Envitia, you will play a pivotal role in delivering data-oriented solutions to our clients, leveraging both our internal product suite and commercially available frameworks. Sitting within our consulting division, you will take ownership of solutions from design to delivery for our public sector and defence customers.
Beyond project execution, you will be a key contributor to our newly established capability framework, helping to shape Envitia’s internal intellectual property. This includes developing frameworks, methodologies, and go-to-market concept demonstrators.
In addition, you will support Envitia’s sales efforts from a pre-sales perspective, leading the technical solutioning process by defining approaches, effort estimates, and cost structures. You will also maintain a strong marketplace presence by attending industry events and conferences, where you will showcase our products, demonstrators, and thought leadership.
Job Responsibilities
Gather and analyse requirements to design tailored data solutions for customers.
Develop data strategies and governance frameworks to drive organisational data transformation.
Lead end-to-end delivery of modern data architectures across various technologies and platforms.
Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
Provide technical leadership, ensuring solutions align with client needs and regulatory standards.
Contribute to the design and development of managed services for Envitia and its clients.
Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and industry trends.
Develop cost models, risk assessments, and business cases for proposed solutions.
Skills Required
Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and master data.
Experience in establishing data analytics and supporting AI solutions.
Good working knowledge of ontologies and taxonomies.
Data quality/validation experience: designing metrics and KPIs to verify and automate management of data quality.
Good working experience of AWS (e.g. S3, Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Lambda and EMR) and/or Azure data services (e.g. ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Azure Functions).
Experience working with Defence or Central Government clients.
Working experience in Data Lakehouse environments such as Databricks, Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric.
Security Clearance Requirements
The successful candidate must hold or be required to go through an SC security clearance.
Location
The role will require travel to our Horsham offices 2 days a month and travel to customer sites when required.
What it's like to work at Envitia
At Envitia, we believe that our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated team. We are committed to fostering a work environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and motivated to excel. As part of this commitment, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance both your professional and personal well-being.
Annual Leave: 25 days plus your birthday off. You will have the ability to buy and sell 5 days holiday to work around your needs.
Private Healthcare Coverage: Our health plan is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees with additional levels for family if required.
Training & Skills Development: Stay ahead in your career with ongoing training opportunities and skill development initiatives tailored to your evolving needs.
Fitness Reimbursement: We encourage an active lifestyle. Our fitness reimbursement program helps you stay fit by covering a portion of your gym memberships or fitness-related expenses.
Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with extensive life insurance coverage that ensures financial protection for you and your loved ones.
Pension Contribution: Plan for your future with our pension options. We provide resources and support to help you build a secure financial foundation.
Perkbox Subscription: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services. From technology to entertainment, we've partnered with various businesses to bring you special perks.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Achieve a better work-life balance and explore what flexible working arrangements we can provide for you. We understand the importance of accommodating personal commitments and offer options that suit your needs.
Internal Reward Schemes: Be rewarded for your exceptional contributions through our employee recognition initiatives that celebrate your achievements.
Community Engagement & Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to meaningful causes with company-sponsored volunteer programs, fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.
Inclusion at Envitia
At Envitia, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
We encourage applications from people of all abilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and religions. We strive to support a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and work-life balance.
If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
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Employment type Full-time
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Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries IT System Data Services, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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