We are recruiting for 2 full time Data Architects on a permanent basis

You must be within a commutable distance to one of our SEPA offices

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

That’s why, when you join us as a Data Architect, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

What you'll do

In this role, your work will support teams across the organisation. You will:

Lead the capture, analysis and documentation of data requirements across portfolios and projects.
Develop and maintain enterprise and solution-level data models, glossaries, flows and interfaces.
Oversee the delivery of core, curated data products and services, ensuring alignment with architecture standards.
Design and embed approaches for data storage, integration, governance, analytics and operations.
Support teams in delivering well-architected operational and analytical solutions.
Advise stakeholders on data gaps, dependencies, risks and feasibility.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and expereince you must have are:Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder influencing skills.
Proven expertise in data requirements analysis and data modelling (conceptual, logical, dimensional, interface).
In-depth knowledge of traditional and modern data architectures (data warehouse / ETL, data lake, data mesh, data platforms).
Understanding of data governance, quality, metadata and master data management practices.
Experience with Azure services (Synapse, ADLS,  SQL Server, Fabric, Purview, Power BI, Entra ID, DevOps).

Please open the link to the Data Architect role which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family.  Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.
 

Support that goes beyond the workplace

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:

Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
Posts that do not have a fixed location will show under ML1 4WQ, this is our Angus Smith Building however other workspaces are available
Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community  
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Progressive Family Friendly policies  
Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment – and your career.

Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.

We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.

Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk

Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace