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Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Information and Records Manager Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. Salary: £44,241 per annum Job summary Would you love to be a key player in a project supporting DVSA to make best use of collaboration tools like Teams, SharePoint and Outlook? Can you help people manage information and records with confidence through providing firm, clear guidance and training? Do you fancy leading a small, close knit and supportive team? Then this could be the job for you! Join DVSA and help shape how information is managed across the organisation. As part of this role, you will support the effective management of information and records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they are secure, accessible, easy to find, and appropriately disposed of when no longer needed. You'll work with colleagues across a range of business areas, providing advice and support to help them manage information effectively for operational activities and projects. Your work will contribute to improving efficiency, supporting compliance, and enabling better decision-making across DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The postholder will work with colleagues and business units across DVSA, providing advice and guidance so that colleagues are confident to manage information in a way that complies with legislation, DVSA policy and good practice. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Develop and manage processes to support collaborative working in the Agency s chosen systems for information and knowledge exchange (MS365 tools including Team, SharePoint and OneDrive) Provide a good quality records management service for the Traffic Commissioners, liaising closely with the Office of the Traffic Commissioners to understand their needs. Lead and manage a diverse team, supporting their continuing professional and personal development, to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide a good quality records management service. Be responsible for wellbeing within the team. Lead involvement in any DVSA projects for records management practices, including writing business cases to seek resources Identify, record and manage risks relating to records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owner. Lead on the development and maintenance of records management policies and procedure documents, Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of providing clear guidance to people Experience of building and managing good quality relationships Experience of working with collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive; Google Workspace) Additional Information A recognised qualification in records management or information management or a related discipline, or a willingness to work towards such qualifications when in post. Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Data Architect Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 27th July 2026 The Data Architect will help to deliver the strategy and roadmap for moving DVSA to a data led organisation. The Data Architect will maximise additional value from the Agency s data through assisting with the implementation of data governance roles, process and procedures. One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the key data structures, roles and responsibilities and operating model in DVSA and get best value from data. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible using common patterns and standards. Working with the Senior Data Architects, the role holder is responsible for both the creation and then the subsequent maintenance of the current and future data architectures for DVSA and ensuring that all data designs deliver value for money, are robust, perform against specification and are fit for purpose. The role holder is responsible for data design and managing data service provision within DVSA and ensuring that securing the Agency information and data is at the forefront of design. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Define the principles, policies, processes, specifications and protocols for data architecture as well as assisting in the production of the same artefacts for data governance and assurance of data within the Agency. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of data governance operating model. Understand and address the risk and security aspects of data architecture and management. Create and maintain data principles which guide the use of data patterns across the agency. Proactively seek, gather input from and influence senior Digital and Data and business colleagues to ensure that the data strategies and architectures will support the needs of DVSA. Working closely with other members of the Digital and Data team, including third party suppliers, leads the use and management of the Agency s data. Build relationships and networks with architecture colleagues across government, the IT industry and with suppliers to understand the market developments, gain industry insight, case studies and monitor market trends to provide comprehensive recommendations within DVSA on future data options and to enable intelligent data architecture planning for the future. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Essential Skills To engage and communicate with colleagues of all levels with the ability to present technical ideas and concepts verbally and via documentation in the language of the business. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business need and data requirements into technical language. Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta-data management, data governance). Essential Experience Proven track record of helping to embed data architecture concepts within an organisation. Experience of helping to develop a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Data Architect Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 27th July 2026 The Data Architect will help to deliver the strategy and roadmap for moving DVSA to a data led organisation. The Data Architect will maximise additional value from the Agency s data through assisting with the implementation of data governance roles, process and procedures. One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the key data structures, roles and responsibilities and operating model in DVSA and get best value from data. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible using common patterns and standards. Working with the Senior Data Architects, the role holder is responsible for both the creation and then the subsequent maintenance of the current and future data architectures for DVSA and ensuring that all data designs deliver value for money, are robust, perform against specification and are fit for purpose. The role holder is responsible for data design and managing data service provision within DVSA and ensuring that securing the Agency information and data is at the forefront of design. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Define the principles, policies, processes, specifications and protocols for data architecture as well as assisting in the production of the same artefacts for data governance and assurance of data within the Agency. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of data governance operating model. Understand and address the risk and security aspects of data architecture and management. Create and maintain data principles which guide the use of data patterns across the agency. Proactively seek, gather input from and influence senior Digital and Data and business colleagues to ensure that the data strategies and architectures will support the needs of DVSA. Working closely with other members of the Digital and Data team, including third party suppliers, leads the use and management of the Agency s data. Build relationships and networks with architecture colleagues across government, the IT industry and with suppliers to understand the market developments, gain industry insight, case studies and monitor market trends to provide comprehensive recommendations within DVSA on future data options and to enable intelligent data architecture planning for the future. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Essential Skills To engage and communicate with colleagues of all levels with the ability to present technical ideas and concepts verbally and via documentation in the language of the business. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business need and data requirements into technical language. Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta-data management, data governance). Essential Experience Proven track record of helping to embed data architecture concepts within an organisation. Experience of helping to develop a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Data Architect Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham(Garretts Green) or Uxbridge Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 27th July 2026 The Data Architect will help to deliver the strategy and roadmap for moving DVSA to a data led organisation. The Data Architect will maximise additional value from the Agency s data through assisting with the implementation of data governance roles, process and procedures. One of the chief goals for the role holder is to identify the key data structures, roles and responsibilities and operating model in DVSA and get best value from data. They will ensure that the data collected is fit for purpose and accessible using common patterns and standards. Working with the Senior Data Architects, the role holder is responsible for both the creation and then the subsequent maintenance of the current and future data architectures for DVSA and ensuring that all data designs deliver value for money, are robust, perform against specification and are fit for purpose. The role holder is responsible for data design and managing data service provision within DVSA and ensuring that securing the Agency information and data is at the forefront of design. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Define the principles, policies, processes, specifications and protocols for data architecture as well as assisting in the production of the same artefacts for data governance and assurance of data within the Agency. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of data governance operating model. Understand and address the risk and security aspects of data architecture and management. Create and maintain data principles which guide the use of data patterns across the agency. Proactively seek, gather input from and influence senior Digital and Data and business colleagues to ensure that the data strategies and architectures will support the needs of DVSA. Working closely with other members of the Digital and Data team, including third party suppliers, leads the use and management of the Agency s data. Build relationships and networks with architecture colleagues across government, the IT industry and with suppliers to understand the market developments, gain industry insight, case studies and monitor market trends to provide comprehensive recommendations within DVSA on future data options and to enable intelligent data architecture planning for the future. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Essential Skills To engage and communicate with colleagues of all levels with the ability to present technical ideas and concepts verbally and via documentation in the language of the business. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business need and data requirements into technical language. Applied experience and expertise in data architecture concepts (e.g. model management, meta-data management, data governance). Essential Experience Proven track record of helping to embed data architecture concepts within an organisation. Experience of helping to develop a data strategy and working within and influencing the associated policies. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.