Head of Enterprise Data Model / Data Architect FTC

AND Digital
Northwich
1 month ago
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Fixed Term Contract (6‑12 months)


Location: Northwich or Manchester – 1 day onsite per week.


Who We Are

AND Digital is a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. Since 2014, we have helped organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams.


Experience Needed

  • Proven experience in enterprise data modelling, data architecture, or information management.
  • Strong understanding of modelling techniques (e.g., ER, dimensional, canonical), metadata, and governance.
  • Hands‑on experience working with SAP S4 data model for integration and alignment.
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and cloud‑native architectures.
  • Demonstrated leadership of domain‑specific data teams or functions.
  • Experience managing external delivery partners in a hybrid operating model.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of semantic modelling, ontologies, and knowledge graphs.
  • Understanding of data integration and API‑based data exchange.

Why Join AND Digital?

  • Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference.
  • A blended working model, allowing you to work from home, a club house, a client site, or another location.
  • Benefits of being part of an autonomous club while also enjoying the advantages of a larger organisation.
  • A dedicated career scrum team to help you reach your goals.
  • A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
  • Flexible bank holidays.
  • 12 “Wonder, Share, Delight” days per year for upskilling, volunteering, or personal wellbeing.
  • Annual budget for training and upskilling.
  • Share scheme.
  • £1,000 flexifund for benefits such as gym membership, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, health, dental and optical cash plan.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • 6% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 2%).
  • PLUS many more.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role, and will strive to make reasonable adjustments when needed.


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