Data Architect

Job summary

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.

We're looking for Data Architects to join our Data and Register Integrity Directorate to help us achieve this.

Check out the video below to find out what it is like working in Digital Careers at HM Land Registry.

Job description

The role supports data management including data governance, assurance and leads on delivery of HM Land Registry’s (HMLRs) Data Architecture.

The role holder will keep up to date with advances affecting the Data Architecture function and will be aware of, influence and take account of cross-government Data Architecture initiatives. The role is accountable for the delivery of data models and artefacts that describe HMLR data architecture.

Main duties as a Data Architect will include:

• Working with the Architecture, Data Management and Software Engineering Practices to ensure data architecture is in accordance with the agency’s strategies.
• Taking part in technical and business design authorities in order to approve their vision for data
• Working with senior accountable officers and boards to support definition of data strategies and principles
• Making sure that systems are designed, upgraded, managed, de-commissioned and archived in compliance with data policy across the full data life cycle
• Recommending, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, standards and best practices to promote and protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of structured and unstructured data in HM Land Registry.
• Performing root cause analysis on data and service problems and recommends corrective action to improve data quality

For more information and full list of main duties, please see the attached Job Description.

If you would like to find out more about the role, the Architecture profession and what it’s like to work at HMLR, a Hiring Manager Q&A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via Teams on Tuesday 31st March at 12:30pm. Please register your interest here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985522636655?aff=oddtdtcreator

This role is eligible for the Government Digital and Data Pay Framework which enables us to pay you a non-pensionable allowance in addition to your annual salary.

The allowance is an annual amount that is based on an assessment of your proficiency across a range of skills that are relevant to your role. These are outlined in the Data architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

Your skills will be assessed first during the recruitment process, and again on an annual basis. Your assessed level of capability determines the value of the allowance that is payable to you.

You could expect to start at:

• Developing: £48,700
• Proficient: £54,100
• Accomplished: £59,600

(The above is made up of a non-pensionable supplement on top of a minimum salary of £45,514).

Person specification

To meet the requirements of the role, the post‑holder will have experience of undertaking data impact assessments and assuring compliance with data policies and standards. They will be able to explain the concepts and principles of data modelling and produce, maintain and update data models that meet an organisation’s specific business needs.

The role involves undertaking data profiling and source system analysis, and presenting clear, meaningful insights to colleagues to support effective use of data and understanding of appropriate data governance requirements.

The post‑holder will use data policies, processes and standards effectively, working collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop standards, policies and guidance that protect data.

In addition, the role requires the ability to design data architecture solutions to address specific business problems, aligning these with enterprise‑wide standards and principles. The post‑holder will work within established architectural frameworks and identify appropriate patterns where required.

For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Description and Candidate Pack.

HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.

Travel to other locations within the UK will be required when necessary. However, there will be an expectation that 3 days a month will be spent in the Plymouth Office, this will involve overnight stays.

You will need the right to work in the UK in order to commence employment with HMLR. Any offer of employment will be withdrawn if you do not have the right to work.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £48,700, HM Land Registry contributes £14,108 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

#WeAreHMLR

At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.

We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.

• We have integrity– we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
• We drive innovation– we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
• We are professional– we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
• We give assurance– we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.

The HMLR Way – Our Shared Commitment

What you can expect from HMLR:

• Inclusive & Empowering: A positive, healthy environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute
• High Performance: Access to tools, resources, and development opportunities within a supportive culture
• Value & Recognition: We value team and individual improvement, learning from setbacks as much as celebrating success
• Clarity & Transparency: Clear communication of our vision and priorities, so our direction and decisions are evident

You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

We are working with our recruitment partner (Inspire People) for this campaign. Please submit your CV and Personal Statement through the Inspire People’s website link:

https://hmlr.inspirepeople.net/jobs/senior-data-architect-3072/

Please include how you meet the technical skills and essential experience criteria listed on the Job Description within your CV.

Your Personal Statement (into up to 250 words on each) should include evidence on each of the following:

• Do you have an example of a time when you have provided data architecture design to resolve a business problem.
• How have you ensured colleagues working with you recognise and value the impact of what they are doing and understand how they contribute to the team/work area and wider organisation achieving its short and medium-term goals and longer-term strategic objectives.
• Describe a time when you have hosted a difficult conversation within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.

Inspire People will assess your CV and Personal Statement and will compile a longlist of applications for HM Land Registry to sift.

If you progress through this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video with Inspire People on the essential experience, details will be provided on invitation. HM Land Registry will then sift these applications.

If successful, you will be invited to attend a video interview, held through Microsoft Teams, week commencing Monday 20th April 2026. The blended interview will assess the essential technical skills, essential experience and behaviours as listed in the job description. This will include a pre-prepared presentation.

Candidates may refer to notes within their interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.

HM Land Registry is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage may get an invitation to interview. If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Zymante Gintalaite - Inspire People
• Email : zymante@inspirepeople.net

Recruitment team

• Email : hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/

Attachments

Data & Register Integrity Candidate Pack 2026 Opens in new window (pdf, 2092kB)Job Description - SEO Data Architect Opens in new window (pdf, 227kB)