Data Platform and Integrations Lead
Job summary
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.
We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.
To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Job description
The GPA maintains and operates a data warehouse that stores data from its various systems and allows the data to be re-used and integrated with other systems to support business processes via it’s data integration layer. The data also supports business and management information. The platform and integrations lead will support the Head of Business Information & Data to ensure the data platforms function effectively, are developed and maintained and supported by our data architecture lead.
Providing better integrated services is one of the areas the Chancellor referenced under the new Labour Government. The GPA is reliant on automated data transactions and seamless data operations which run in the background and underpin the efficient running of some of GPA’s core services.
The platform and integrations lead will ensure:
- The integrity and security of the data in a central (cloud hosted) data warehouse environment
- Oversee the design and integration of new data feeds into and out of the data warehouse
- Oversee the maintenance of existing data feeds into and out of the data estate (data integration pipelines, data lake and data warehouse)
- The reliability and operation of the data warehouse environment
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the GPA data warehouse operates in an efficient and reliable manner
- Coordinating system improvements and changes, such as a new system integration through an agile development process
- Managing the team of contractors delivering the underpinning architecture for the data warehouse
- Leading on the creation and review of artefacts that form part of the Data Warehouse TDA process (Triage Requests, Business Requirements, High Level Design, Low Level Design)
- Working with the Digital team to ensure data flows to/from GPA systems
Person specification
As a data driven organisation, the platform and integration lead is essential to assure that data is available for the various systems that create and consume data within GPA.
This is especially important as many of the GPA systems require ‘flavours’ of the same data. Without a rigorous approach to allow data to be ‘created once and re-used many times’ we would be creating ambiguities in data provenance and inefficiencies in multiple point to point integrations.
The platform and integrations lead would oversee:
- The integrity and security of the data in a central (cloud hosted) data warehouse
- The design and integration of new data feeds into and out of the data warehouse
- Maintenance of existing data feeds into and out of the data warehouse
- The reliability and operation of the data warehouse
Experience and Technical
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in managing data warehouses and data integration projects.
- Extensive experience designing ETL / ELT data pipelines
- Strong understanding as a product owner of cloud-based data services.
- Experience with agile project management and system integration.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills — including managing contractors and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of data security, data governance, and data integrity practices.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to develop and review technical requirements and design documentation.
- Awareness of government and public sector data policies and standards.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working within the civil service or government-related organisations.
- Experience of AWS technology stack
- Knowledge of specific systems used within GPA, such as CRM, Horizon, Salesforce Planon, and financial systems.
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements relevant to government data.
- Experience leading strategic data initiatives aimed at organisational transformation.
Qualifications and Accreditations
Essential criteria:
- Graduate level qualification in computer science, data product management, system engineering or similar
- Working in an agile environment
Desirable criteria:
- Training on system design practices such as TOGAF and RM-ODP
- Gold Standard: IT & Data Management – CITP / CsyP
- Certifications in data management, cloud technology, or project management (e.g., AWS, Azure, PRINCE2, Agile).
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Customer Perspective
- Commercial Acumen
- Property Market Knowledge
- Innovation
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £56,500, Government Property Agency contributes £16,368 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Generous annual leave
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
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
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 (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
How to Apply
To apply for this role then please click this link and apply via the advertisers website -
The sift is due to take place week commencing WC 6th April 2026.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV and a 750-word personal statement aligning with the person specification. This statement should outline your skills and experience in alignment with the role and use the STAR technique to provide specific examples.
Interview
GPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact ddatsupport@gpa.gov.uk to discuss prior to submitting your application.
Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.
At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving and Delivering at Pace.
Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, and Technical (core skill) questions.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via ddatsupport@gpa.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further Information
Any move to GPA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).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
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).Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : James Hobson
- Email : jameshobson@michaelpage.co.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : jameshobson@michaelpage.co.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact HR@gpa.gov.ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:
Click here to visit Civil Service Commission
Attachments
GPA Skills and Specialisms Opens in new window (pdf, 259kB)Salary range
- £56,500 - £62,554 per year