Title: Data Model Delivery Lead

Worcester, Worcestershire, GB, WR1 3ZQ

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Data Model Delivery Lead 

 

Worcester based

 

£82,992 - £87,360 per year

 

35 hours per week

 

We have an opportunity for a Data Model Delivery Lead to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Data Architecture and Data Modelling capabilities across the Group. This includes establishing frameworks, standards and data models that ensure data is structured, integrated and aligned with Sanctuary's strategic objectives.

This job sits within Technology which is responsible for delivering technology capability within Sanctuary Group to ensure employees have access to the systems they need to perform their duties.

The role of Data Model Delivery Lead will include:

• Oversee the end-to-end design, development and deployment of data models. Bridging technical data modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) with project management, ensuring scalable data architecture, data governance compliance and alignment with business KPIs
• Develop, implement and maintain Logical and Physical data models within tools available in the SAP Business Data Cloud platform, managing delivery risks and mentoring teams in Data Modelling and Data Architecture principles. Lead space management in SAP Datasphere, working closely with Data Engineering team to manage and optimise connections and data flows
• Lead, coach and mentor high performing team of Data Modellers and support wider data team in data modelling and data visualisation best practises. Establish Data Architecture and Data Modelling capability through training, coaching and recruitment aligned to SFIA career pathways
• Develop and deliver a communication plan to promote awareness and understanding of Data Architecture and Data Modelling principles. Provide training and guidance to data stakeholders on good Data Architecture and Data Modelling practices

 

Skills and experiences:

• Comprehensive experience of undertaking a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Data Modelling and strong understanding of Data Architecture or Information Architecture at a senior level
• Proven understanding of SAP data structures in modules within ECC, S/4HANA and/or other cloud products
• Proven experience working with Data Modelling tools and frameworks such as TOGAF, DAMA, BEAM, Kimball
• Experience or good understanding of implementing projects in Agile / Scrum / DevOps methodologies
• Familiarity with Regulatory Frameworks (E.g. GDPR, DPA) and data ethics
• Recent experience working with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Lean IX
• Excellent Communications skills in both written and spoken English

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

Our Benefits   

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £64,460 with an additional policy allowance of £18,532 per annum (rising to £67,852 with an additional policy allowance of £19,507 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)  

Closing Date: 19 March 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you -corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -   www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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