Lead Data Architect

Lead Data Architect – Healthcare (Data & AI)London | Permanent | Hybrid WorkingOur client is a leading digital and technology consultancy delivering large‑scale transformation across the UK public sector, with a strong presence in healthcare. The organisation focuses on building data platforms, analytics capabilities, and AI‑enabled services that improve operational performance, research, and patient outcomes.This opportunity sits at the intersection of data architecture, AI, and consulting, playing a ключ role across a growing healthcare portfolio. The position combines pre‑sales engagement, solution design, and delivery leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver complex Data and AI initiatives.You’ll have the opportunity to:Shape Data & AI opportunities across complex healthcare environmentsEngage senior stakeholders to define problems and design solution approachesInfluence bids, proposals, and go‑to‑market offeringsLead the design and assurance of large‑scale data and AI solutionsContribute to thought leadership in healthcare data and AIMentor and develop consultants within a growing practiceYour ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Pre‑SalesLead discovery sessions and exploratory workshops with senior stakeholdersShape early‑stage opportunities and support qualification activitiesDevelop compelling, solution‑led proposals and presentationsAct as a trusted advisor across healthcare organisationsData Architecture & DeliveryLead or assure the design of complex data and AI solutionsTake ownership of data architecture across delivery programmesDefine data models, data flows, governance frameworks, and transformation strategiesProvide technical leadership and assurance across delivery teamsAdvise on platform selection and data operating modelsOfferings & Thought LeadershipDevelop reusable accelerators and offerings aligned to healthcare data and AISupport go‑to‑market proposition developmentContribute to industry engagement and knowledge sharingInnovation & LeadershipTrack emerging trends in healthcare data and AIApply new tools and approaches to improve solution qualityLead and mentor individuals across the Data & AI practiceKey RequirementsExperience operating as a Data or AI consultant in client‑facing environments, including pre‑sales and opportunity shapingStrong expertise across core data architecture disciplines, including:Data modellingData transformation and migrationMetadata managementData governanceProven track record delivering or assuring large‑scale Data or AI programmes within healthcare or the public sectorExperience providing technical leadership across complex delivery environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement experience up to Director and C‑suite levelBroad understanding of modern data platforms, cloud ecosystems, analytics, and AI/MLExperience across the full sales lifecycle, from shaping through to proposal and closeYou will gain exposure with:National‑scale healthcare data and AI transformation programmesHealthcare data standards and interoperability (e.g. FHIR, HL7, SNOMED)Secure and research‑focused data environmentsPractical applications of AI, including emerging GenAI use casesLarge‑scale public sector delivery and procurement modelsDevelopment of reusable assets, accelerators, and go‑to‑market offeringsThis environment blends strategic consulting, technical architecture, and hands‑on programme delivery, creating a genuinely end‑to‑end role across Data and AI.Why Join?Play a leading role in shaping Data & AI across UK healthcareInfluence programmes with real‑world clinical and operational impactWork across strategy, architecture, and deliveryBuild a strong profile in a growing and high‑demand sectorProgress within a high‑growth Data & AI capability