Business Information Architect (Visa Sponsorship Available)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Gateway Qualifications Limited is driving a bold digital transformation agenda, integrating AI and data intelligence to become a data-driven, digitally mindful Awarding Organisation. This role enables the development of a Digital Mindfulness Toolkit, leveraging AI, human-centred design, and strategic change to connect people, systems, and insights.

The position offers a highly innovative opportunity to work on technical innovation, cultural transformation, and strategic capability-building under both academic and industry mentorship.

About Us

Teesside University collaborates with Gateway Qualifications Limited on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) to advance research-led commercial outcomes.

Gateway Qualifications Limited is a forward-thinking organisation focused on digital transformation and intelligent business solutions.

 

Employer: Teesside University / Gateway Qualifications Limited

Position: Business Information Architect (KTP Associate)

Salary: £35,000 – £39,000 per year

Job Type: Fixed-term contract (30 months)

Work location: Hybrid – Colchester CO3 8AB

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £39,000)
• UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance
• Company pension
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to collaborate with academic mentors and industry leaders
• Hands-on experience delivering cutting-edge AI and digital transformation initiatives

Other Benefits:

• Development of leadership and project management skills
• Exposure to cloud-based AI/ML systems and business intelligence architecture
• Experience translating research into commercial outcomes
• Publication and presentation opportunities in academic journals and conferences

Your Role Will Include:

• Project manage the KTP work plan with support from academic and company supervisors
• Establish strategic alignment, governance, and organisational digital readiness
• Build AI/ML-based cloud data architecture and an Intelligence Engine
• Develop AI models, simulations, and visualisations to support decision-making
• Embed AI interventions into organisational routines for sustainable digital transformation
• Deliver commercialisation of the Digital Mindfulness Toolkit, including staff training and piloting
• Co-author and present academic papers
• Contribute to KTP evaluation and final reporting
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, GDPR, and equality and diversity standards
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

What We Are Looking For:

Essential:

• Master’s in Information Systems, Data/Business Analytics, Computer Science, HCI, or related field
• Bachelor’s in Business Intelligence, Information Systems, or related discipline
• Expertise in cloud data architecture (Azure preferred), data lakes/warehouses, ETL pipelines
• Process mapping skills (BPMN/Swimlanes), SOP governance
• Power BI expertise including DAX
• Understanding of AI/ML and NLP concepts
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-specialists
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaborative skills

Desirable:

• PhD in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or related field
• Experience leading organisational change initiatives (e.g., ADKAR, APMG)
• Process mining experience with Microsoft 365/Power Automate
• Hands-on AI/ML experience (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) or cloud AI (Azure AI, AWS SageMaker)
• Experience designing predictive analytics models and simulation tools
• Knowledge of ethical AI and human-in-the-loop frameworks
• Workshop facilitation and technical report-writing skills

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, data intelligence, and organisational transformation. You will gain hands-on experience designing cloud-based AI systems, influence strategic decision-making, and develop cutting-edge digital tools while collaborating with academic and industry leaders. Perfect for a technically skilled, ambitious professional looking to make an impact in digital transformation.

 

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 30 months

Pay: £35,000.00-£39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Relocation assistance
• UK visa sponsorship
• Work from home

Education:

Master’s (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester CO3 8AB

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

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