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Data Architect
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Scotland's environmental regulator managing pollution, floods, and sustainable growth.
Design and deliver enterprise data architectures, models, and governance for SEPA.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Holytown, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Regulation
Planning
Hydrology
Ecology
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Waste
Land
Radioactive Substances
Role
Description
data architecture
data governance
data modeling
data delivery
stakeholder advisory
requirements capture
Design and embed approaches for data storage, integration, governance, analytics and operations.
Oversee the delivery of core, curated data products and services, ensuring alignment with architecture standards.
Support teams in delivering well-architected operational and analytical solutions.
Advise stakeholders on data gaps, dependencies, risks and feasibility.
Develop and maintain enterprise and solution-level data models, glossaries, flows and interfaces.
Lead the capture, analysis and documentation of data requirements across portfolios and projects.
Requirements
communication
data governance
data modelling
degree
data architecture
azure
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder influencing skills.
Understanding of data governance, quality, metadata and master data management practices.
Proven expertise in data requirements analysis and data modelling (conceptual, logical, dimensional, interface).
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of traditional and modern data architectures (data warehouse / ETL, data lake, data mesh, data platforms).
Experience with Azure services (Synapse, ADLS, SQL Server, Fabric, Purview, Power BI, Entra ID, DevOps).
Benefits
Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Progressive Family Friendly policies
Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
bpss pre‑employment checks including a level 1 disclosure scotland check.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1996, SEPA is Scotland's key environmental regulator and strategic flood risk authority.
Its core responsibilities include regulating pollution, flood forecasting, and promoting sustainability.
SEPA monitors air, water, and soil quality and advises on environmental regulations.
Notable projects include advanced flood prediction systems and digital tools for environmental data sharing.
SEPA played a major role in tackling pollution in River Kelvin, restoring it to healthier levels since the 1960s.
It transitioned to energy-efficient operations, reducing desktop energy costs by 90% and promoting flexible workstyles.
SEPA's innovative approaches in conservation and transparency have bolstered public credibility.
Culture + Values
Committed to protecting Scotland's environment and fostering sustainable development.
Promotes collaboration with businesses, communities, and stakeholders.
Encourages flexibility and innovation in the workplace.
Values knowledge-sharing and environmental accountability.
Environment + Sustainability
SEPA focuses on addressing climate, pollution, and biodiversity crises.
Utilizes Integrated Authorisation Framework for efficient environmental regulation.
Achieved a 40% drop in non-compliance incidents through data-driven strategies.
Promotes low-carbon and resource-efficient business practices.
Target date for achieving net zero emissions aligns with Scotland’s climate goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
Articles
SEPA Homepage
Jobs at SEPA
Environment Section
Freshwater Indicators