ILS Directorate Administration & Support

Location:  Greenwich Campus
Salary:  £53,353 to £61,823 plus £5018 London weighting
Contract Type:  Permanent
Release Date:  Monday 26 September 2022
Closing Date:  Monday 10 October 2022
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  3418

It is a very exciting time to be part of the University of Greenwich, with the newly launched This is Our Time strategy and our vision for 2030, to be the best modern university in the UK. Our Digital Strategy is a key enabler to achieving this vision and sets out an ambitious programme in digital transformation with a key theme around data, process and decision support.

This is a senior role providing a cross departmental service, knowledge base and design authority around institutional data assets. The role has responsibility for architectural oversight of our data landscape, supporting the work of the wider University to deliver on the future data and learning analytics requirements, contributing toward both the University and Digital strategic goals.

The Data Architect will lead in the production of the Data strategy, principles, and framework, working with relevant teams to ensure its implementation and compliance.

They will act as owner and technical authority on the data architecture of the university's IT solutions. Providing appropriate oversight and direction, to the teams tasked with their development and maintenance. Analysing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing and proposed data elements, recognising opportunities to minimise duplication and improve existing processes. At all times ensuring they are fit for purpose, robust and aligned with the university's digital roadmap and strategy.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in either computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.

For informal enquiries please contact Jodie Wetherall (j.c.wetherall@greenwich.ac.uk).

Should you have any queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on HR-Recruitment@gre.ac.uk 

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page All Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich and complete all details, including detailed supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). 

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.