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Are you passionate about building data platforms that enable great analytics and safe, impactful use of AI? We're looking for a Senior Data Architect to help shape the future of data, business intelligence, and AI across the Altro Group. We're looking for a Senior Data Architect to join our IT team and play a key role in shaping how data, analytics, and AI support the Altro Group. If you enjoy creating simple, scalable data solutions and helping people get the most out of them, this could be a great next step for you. This is a senior technical role where you'll lead the design of our data architecture and guide how our data and analytics capabilities evolve over the next few years. You'll help make sure our data is reliable, well-governed, and ready for everything from dashboards to advanced analytics and AI. You'll work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders, turning ideas into practical, future-ready solutions. This permanent, full time, hybrid working ( 3 days a week in the office) is based at our Letchworth Garden City Head office. As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer?? Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days a week on site) Single cover company funded private medical via our provider BUPA. Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more Defined contribution pension scheme Life assurance from day one Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave Free eye tests for all employees A paid day off each year for volunteering Free car parking at all our sites Long service awards Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage Various social events, including the company Christmas party Retirement advice and support So, what will you be doing?... Setting the Direction Help shape our long-term data, analytics, and AI strategy. Plan how our data platforms will grow to support reporting, predictive analytics, machine learning, and generative AI. Work with teams across the business to spot high-value AI opportunities and turn them into clear architectural requirements. Designing Reliable, Scalable Data Platforms Design data platforms that support everyday reporting as well as advanced analytics and AI workloads. Make sure data is high-quality, easy to understand, and well-documented. Create an environment that allows safe experimentation and innovation. Power BI & Analytics Leadership Lead on our semantic layer, data models, and Power BI architecture. Build and govern standard datasets used for: Executive reporting Self-service BI Data science and AI Oversee performance, security, and lifecycle management of analytics assets. Data Governance & Responsible AI Embed strong data governance, ensuring quality, transparency, and responsible use of data. Support GDPR compliance and work with security, legal, and risk to ensure safe use of AI and sensitive data. Help define AI guardrails and usage policies. Working With and Supporting Others Offer technical guidance to data analysts and developers. Create standards, documentation, and training materials. Deliver knowledge-sharing sessions to help the IT team build capability. Work with external vendors and partners supporting our data and AI platforms. Look for opportunities to improve processes through data and automation. Who we're looking for... Someone who: Has strong experience designing data architectures in a business environment. Understands analytics, Power BI, and modern AI/ML technologies. Can communicate clearly and make complex ideas easy to understand. Enjoys collaborating with others and influencing best practice. Wants to help build a data-driven, AI-ready organisation. So who are Altro? A leading European manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport. We have been going strong since 1919! Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and what we do. Head to our?Life_at_altro?and?Life_at_Autoglym?Instagram pages to find out more about #LifeAtAltro #LifeAtAutoglym, and #ThePeopleBehindTheProduct Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don't want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.” Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today! We can't wait to hear from you! TPBN1_UKTJ

Willmott Dixon is seeking a proactive and forward‑thinking Assistant Sustainability Manager with strong data management and analytical skills, and an interest in emerging AI tools, to support the delivery of our ambitious sustainability strategy. We are seeking a self-motivated individual looking to use their analytical skills, data expertise and passion for innovation to help the construction sector meet its climate and resource efficiency ambitions. This is your chance to create a positive social, environmental and economic legacy! Reporting to the Principal Sustainability Manager, you'll be part of our award‑winning multidisciplinary Sustainability Team. This exciting role is based in Letchworth, North Herts with hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative environment that encourages a minimum of three days a week in the office. As part of our Now or Never strategy - and our commitment to carbon reduction, resource efficiency and circularity - you'll play a key role in using data to drive performance, generate insights and identify opportunities for improvement. You will support research projects, develop new ideas to help us meet our 2030 targets, and contribute to projects that help transform our approach to carbon and waste. Willmott Dixon is one of the UK's largest independent construction and property services companies. Sustainability and social value have been at the core of our business for more than 170 years, and with our sector‑leading strategy, there has never been a better time to make an impact. You will be responsible for: Supporting delivery of our sustainability strategy with a strong focus on carbon and waste performance. Managing, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Using digital tools, automation and emerging AI capabilities to improve reporting, insight generation and project delivery. Contributing to research, innovation initiatives and the development of new sustainability approaches. Collaborating across teams to help translate data into practical, actionable recommendations. Managing tasks and projects that support our 2030 ambitions.Essential Criteria To succeed in this role, you will be a self‑starter who works effectively in an agile environment. You will also bring: Experience with data visualisation and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Python, Excel, or similar). Interest or experience in applying AI or automation tools to improve workflow and generate insights. Strong ability to analyse, interpret and communicate data clearly. Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering work to a high standard. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences.Desirable Criteria Degree (or equivalent) in environmental science, engineering, construction, data science or a related discipline. Understanding of sustainability issues in the construction sector. Knowledge of carbon, waste and resource efficiency methodologies.Additional Information In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Discover your potential, embrace innovation, and become part of a company that is dedicated to Building the Future, sustainably. Visit our website at and start your extraordinary journey with us today. About Us Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We have recently been honoured in the first ever The King's Awards for Enterprise for our work to enhance the life opportunities of others. These proudly sit alongside our previous wins in 2014, 2018, and 2019, for both our sustainable development work (first major contractor to do so) and how we are supporting social mobility