Global Data Architect – Ashford

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Job title: Global Data Architect – Ashford

Company: Mission Aviation Fellowship

Job description: OverviewMission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a dynamic Christian aviation organisation, using light aircraft to deliver help and hope in Jesus’ name in over thirty developing countries. For more then 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human needs- places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.Do you believe in the power of technology to bring about positive change in the world? Here at MAF International we are undergoing an ambitious digital operations transformation which means a fundamental shift in the use of digital technology, to shape this we are looking for a Global Data Architect (GDA) to join our team.Salary: £42,000 – £44,000 dependent on experienceResponsibilitiesThe GDA will develop a global data and visualisation strategy / road-map through analysis, research and design. You will also implement information reporting systems to meet MAFI organisation needs which includes:

• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure data solutions that meet both current and future organisational needs.
• Conduct technical activities in close collaboration with teams specialising in Enterprise Software, Security, and Infrastructure, ensuring cohesive implementation across all aspects of our operations.
• Lead communication of whats possible while being a catalyst for MAFI maturation / adoption and is bridge inbetween business requirements and IT solutions for data.
• Generate, maintain and build data reports using Power-BI, talend, Crystal, SQL, ETL/SSIS, or other platforms.

To support on matters related to digital solutions and Operations:

• Pro-actively employing an agile approach to identify and analyse business application requests, fostering swift and effective responses needs and challenges.
• Facilitating the utilisation of operational reporting requirements and pertinent information to continuously enhance solutions and services, fostering iterative improvements aligned with organisational objectives.
• Tracking and communicating findings to stakeholders regularly, inputting opportunities for digital transformation and improving and highlighting problems / escalating issues as appropriate.

The role will report to the Applications Development ManagerThere is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. The post holder will be expected to lead and take part in prayer and biblical reflection and to be a role model for the organisation in accordance with our Christian beliefs and standards in the work place.Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceEssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent experienceExcellent written and spoken EnglishData architecture, Science, Storage, Cloud technologies, Visualisation and StrategyExceptional time management and organisation skillsEnjoy multiple, frequent, wide-ranging stakeholder interactionsAbility to negotiate and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholdersConflict resolution experienceStrong advocate of digital literacy and change; leads by exampleEnthusiastic about driving change and able to influence and motivate to make it happenDesirableExperience in Power-BI report generation and supportExperience in Crystal report generation and supportExperience in SQL, ETL/SSIS database management and report generation / supportExperience working in a regulated environmentExperience working in mission and / or multi-cultural contextsExperience in leading and managing Cultural Change initiativesProject management experience, including management of risk in IT-related projects and Agile methodologiesProficient in articulating a compelling vision of possibilities and utilizing informed persuasion techniques to influence stakeholders and negotiate resolutions on challenging and contentious matters

• We would consider hybrid arrangement for someone not living in the Ashford area *

Expected salary: £42000 – 44000 per year

Location: Ashford, Kent

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