Enterprise Data Architect

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an Enterprise Data Architect means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

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This is the job

We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to play a critical role in shaping how data enables decision-making, innovation and value across the organisation. This is a senior, high-impact role working closely with executive leaders, including the Chief Data Officer, to define and assure modern data platforms, governance and analytics capabilities.

You’ll operate at enterprise scale, guiding complex transformation initiatives and ensuring data is trusted, well-governed and engineered to support both current and future business needs.

What will I be doing?

• Define and evolve the enterprise data architecture vision, ensuring alignment with long-term business strategy and transformation goals
• Lead the architecture design and assurance of enterprise-scale data platforms, including data engineering, analytics and governance capabilities
• Partner closely with executive and senior stakeholders to shape data investment decisions and provide clear architectural direction
• Drive complex data programmes and initiatives, supporting delivery teams across major transformation and customer-focused projects
• Establish and govern data architecture standards, principles and target states to ensure scalability, resilience and value realisation
• Champion modern data practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve data platforms and outcomes

What do I need?

• Extensive senior-level experience in enterprise data architecture or a closely related data leadership role
• Strong data domain expertise, particularly across data engineering platforms, data management and data governance
• Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale data initiatives such as data mastery, customer data platforms or enterprise analytics programmes
• Demonstrated ability to operate credibly with C-suite and executive stakeholders, including Chief Officers
• Broad experience across modern data technologies, architectures and frameworks in hybrid and cloud environments
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts for technical and non-technical audiences

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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