Data Governance & Management Lead

Job title: Data Governance and Management Lead

Location: Frimley or Preston - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £60,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

Manage, on behalf of the Enterprise Data Owner, all or part of the People & Organisation data set on a day-to-day basis through the data lifecycle, including data governance processes
Own relevant data management documentation and collateral, ensuring that regular review and update of these assets is completed on time and to a high standard, e.g. People & Organisation Data Standard
Support the HR data community from data owner to data creator, by providing process, expertise and knowledge which supports excellent management of data across its lifecycle
Support the HR business community to understand and adopt data capabilities, ensuring that the derived value and benefit can be tangibly communicated and reported upon, including Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality Assurance and Data Cataloguing
Establish and facilitate a People & Organisation Data Governance Working Group in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Information Officer Data Governance team
Promote the importance and value of HR data across the organisation, seeking opportunities to reduce costs / risk and drive value through improved data management practices

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Thorough knowledge & experience of the practical application and development of Data Governance
Prior thorough knowledge & experience of associated Data Governance, Data Protection and HR toolset processes, including pan-system data management and international legislative considerations
Hands-on experience within Master Data Management and/or Data Quality Assurance practices and toolsets
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Prior experience of the HR function, with specific regard to Data Governance and Master Data Management is required for this role

Desirable:

DAMA Certified

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Data Management team:

Working alongside the Head of People Data Management and the Chief Technology and Information Office, the Data Governance and Management Lead will play a key, strategic role in the management and optimisation of our people data infrastructure by defining, embedding and advocating for robust and transparent data management, compliance and security frameworks across a broad range of data stewards and processors.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of Data Governance, Quality Assurance, Metadata Management and Master Data Management. They should demonstrate a methodical approach to solving problems and confidence to challenge the status quo. Be a clear and effective communicator, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels. Will be highly motivated by driving change and embedding structure and process within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 9 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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