About This Role
The Data Architect is responsible for the overall data architecture design, integration, and standards across Kaplan UK's diverse range of educational offerings and professional training programmes. This covers apprenticeships, accountancy, tax, finance, banking courses, and professional assessments. You will ensure that all data frameworks satisfy business requirements, conform to established benchmarks, and align with Kaplan
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Architecture Team Lead
- Be responsible for the overall data architecture design, integration, and standards across Kaplan UK
- Ensure all data frameworks satisfy business requirements, conform to established benchmarks, and align with Kaplan
- Solve diverse business problems through modern data architecture
- Build stable, consumable data solutions within constraints of time, budget, and resources
- Shape the enterprise data landscape and platform strategy
- Elevate Kaplan
- Provide clear direction and instil good data practices
- Support delivery teams while fostering accountability and effective collaboration across project teams and business units
Requirements
- Broad technical background with deep expertise in data modelling, lakehouse architectures, metadata management, and data governance
- Strong communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business, partners, and suppliers
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Important Details
- Schedule: Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week
- Contract: Permanent
- Application deadline: 28th October 2026, 11pm
Application Process
- Submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role
Additional Application Information
- This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the background checking policy
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children
