Head of Data and System Architecture - The Hyde Group : Job Details

Head of Data and System Architecture

London Bridge

£85,000 - £100,000

Hyde is looking to recruit a Head of Data and System Architecture.

Hyde is a leading provider of affordable homes, dedicated to helping people access safe and high-quality housing. With a strong focus on community impact, we work to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods while supporting our customers to build a better future. Technology is essential in helping us deliver this.

About the role

Are you passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive organizational success? At Hyde, we’re looking for a visionary Head of Information Systems Architecture & Data to lead our approach to systems and data, ensuring our architecture and platforms enable us to deliver exceptional value to residents and achieve our strategic goals.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll shape Hyde’s technology landscape, champion data-driven decision-making, and lead the integration of scalable, innovative solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of modern systems thinking, fostering collaboration across the business and driving impactful change.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:Shape and implement Hyde’s systems and data architecture strategy, aligning technology with business goals.Lead initiatives to foster a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making.
• Data Excellence:Oversee Hyde’s data strategy, ensuring high-quality, accessible data supports analytics and decision-making.Drive integration architecture to enhance data flows, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Technology Innovation:Develop a future-focused architecture roadmap, leveraging emerging technologies to support Hyde’s mission.Collaborate with IT teams and third-party providers to design scalable and efficient systems.
• Operational Management:Ensure Hyde’s systems and data infrastructure are secure, compliant, and scalable to meet evolving needs.Support data governance initiatives and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity processes.
• Team Leadership:Inspire and lead a talented team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.Provide training, development, and succession planning to ensure high performance.
• Risk and Compliance:Implement data security measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure GDPR compliance.Identify and address emerging risks, feeding into Hyde’s corporate risk register.

Essential Technical Skills and Experience

• A deep understanding of data engineering principles, including data architecture, data modelling, and data lakes.
• Proficiency in technologies like Redshift, Kafka and other AWS data related technologies.
• Current experience of working within a modern Data environment
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and resilient enterprise architecture.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based and on-premise system architectures, including hybrid models.
• Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and integration platforms to support seamless data exchange.
• Experience of running predictive modelling usecases to help data driven decision making
• Extensive experience in data architecture, governance, and management, ensuring high-quality and accessible data.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data lakes.
• Experience with enterprise software solutions, including ERP, CRM, and BI platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Proven experience in aligning IT strategy with business objectives to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.

At Hyde, equity, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where inclusivity is embedded in our ways of working and not just a standalone initiative. We believe that the best ideas and solutions arise from a rich mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Our commitment is to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels valued, respected, and proud to bring their authentic selves to work.

Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.