Data Architect

PRS For Music ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £70,000 per annum

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect to join our Enterprise Strategy and Technology team at our Streatham office with the flexibility to work a day from home. About Us PRS for Music Limited is the UK's leading collection society, bringing together two collection societies: the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society and the Performing Right Society. We undertake collective rights management for musical works on behalf of over 140,000 members. We pay royalties to our members when their work is performed, broadcast, streamed, downloaded, reproduced, played in public or used in film and TV. We support them by influencing policy, supporting and hosting awards and events, and investing in new technology to ensure we’re fit for the digital music age. About the Role It’s an exciting time within the CIO team, our Portfolio is the largest it’s ever been with exciting Programmes and Projects covering numerous activities such as CRM, Data, Integration and re-platforming of our core operational systems to name but a few. All of these initiatives represent a huge opportunity not only for PRS but also for personal development and we’re looking for passionate team players to join the team. In order to meet PRS’ digital aspirations, the Data Architect will collaborate across the Enterprise Strategy & Technology Team and other IT functions from a 'design’ and 'operate’ point of view. The role will focus on promoting best practices and streamlining the introduction of processes, tools, frameworks and methodologies. Whilst working with the transformation team to make sure that data standards are created and adhered to across the portfolio. The Data Architect will be responsible for, but not limited to: Develop data strategies that support the business objectives Define data standards and govern their implementation Capture data architecture to support decision making and solution development Lead / support development of solutions Development of data strategies and their implementation. Develop data standards and govern their application within the Enterprise. Maintain and create documentation to support decision making and solution development. Lead and support solution development. Provide advice / guidance on data usage and exploitation. Monitor the technology market and promote development of future platforms. Maintain awareness of data compliance and its application Support Architect team and activities. About You The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar role and demonstrable experience in data management, utilisation of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data. With comprehensive knowledge of design for data management including service, applications and infrastructure, you will have demonstrable knowledge in data modelling including use of common languages (for example UML). You will also have/be: Excellent communication skills and strong negotiation and problem-solving skills An awareness of industry trends including new approaches/best practices. An excellent team player both within IT and the wider business An excellent communicator with the ability to constructively influence at all levels across the organisation A change agent - identifying and introducing company wide changes to deliver tangible benefits A strategic thinker whilst also capable of delivering practical, innovative, and value-adding solutions to issues identified Why PRS? PRS for Music is a forward-thinking music copyright company with a focus on being the number one rights management company in the world. We live by our values they are deeply ingrained in our company culture. We want to help you grow throughout your career, so we have plenty of development opportunities for you. We run a number of well-being activities throughout the year and encourage flexible working and a relaxed dress code. We also have a number of perks including roof terraces on both sites, regular live music events, subsidised cafes, corporate discounts including gym membership and home working. Next Steps Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you - please apply by send us your CV