ISS Facility Services UK
Data Architect
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Data Architect
Remote – open to candidates nationwide
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Job Overview
ISS Facility Services UK are now seeking a Data Architect to join its Information Technology function on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.
This role sits within a large and complex IT landscape, supporting the ongoing evolution of data architecture and analytics platforms across a UK-wide business. Operating across a diverse range of operational and corporate systems, the Data Architect will play a key role in shaping how data is structured, integrated and consumed across multiple business areas.
Working closely with Business Intelligence teams, Data Developers, and Integration specialists, the role contributes to architectural design decisions, standards, and delivery. It offers an opportunity for an experienced data professional to step further into an architecture-focused position, influencing how data supports operational insight, reporting, and decision-making across the organization.
Job Description
The Data Architect will work across facilities management, commercial, finance, HR, HSEQ, and client-facing services, helping to ensure data solutions are scalable, consistent, and aligned to both business priorities and wider group standards.
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Collaboration is central to the role, requiring regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear, practical data designs that can be effectively implemented by delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the definition and ongoing evolution of the UK data architecture, aligned to group standards and business priorities.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of a hub-and-spoke data architecture alongside senior architects and engineering teams.
- Produce and maintain logical and physical data architecture artefacts, including diagrams, data flows, and design documentation.
- Review data solution designs and provide architectural guidance to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Work closely with BI developers and data engineers to ensure designs are practical and effectively delivered.
- Support the use of Microsoft SQL Server, Azure data services, and Azure Databricks within agreed architectural patterns.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business functions to understand data requirements and translate these into clear data designs.
- Support the application of data governance, security, and access control principles in line with organizational standards.
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Person Specification
- Experience in a data-focused role such as Data Architect, Senior Data Developer, BI Architect, or similar.
- Practical experience with the Microsoft data stack, including SQL Server, Azure data services, and Azure Databricks (or equivalent Spark-based platforms).
- Experience working closely with BI and data engineering teams in delivery-focused environments.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and data architecture diagrams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at varying levels of technical understanding.
The Company
ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organizations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.
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