Data Governance Specialist in Preston

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

Salary: £55,000 + depending on experience

What you'll be doing

• Provide expert advice and guidance for data management, in support of adoption of methods, tools and adherence to policies and standards
• Facilitate the implementation of data quality standards, master data management practices and associated governance requirements
• Create, maintain and enhance the data management framework, including processes, standards, responsibilities and controls
• Develop and apply data standards, requirements and rules to measure, monitor and report on data quality
• Establish and manage the process for data governance issue resolution, ensuring timely and effective outcomes
• Promote awareness and engagement in data governance across the organisation, fostering a culture of accountability for data
• Support delivery of the enterprise data governance roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business objectives

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Awareness of Data Management Association Framework
• Experience in Data Management, Data Quality or equivalent roles
• Knowledge of data management processes
• Design and implementation process related to data governance oversight

Desirable:

• Qualification in Data Management
• Knowledge in user experience modelling, information design, and concept generation
• Experience building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple business areas to embed data governance standards

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 Governance team

As a Data Governance Specialist, you will report to our Data Governance Leader within the Head Office Group IM&T function, playing a central role in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and processes across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a global scale, gaining exposure to diverse business areas while contributing directly to the delivery of our data strategies. The role involves engaging with stakeholders to facilitate governance expectations, define requirements for data, and support the creation, maintenance and delivery of enterprise-wide data governance activities. You will also be responsible for establishing and assuring data policies, standards and practices, helping to improve the quality and management of our information assets across both functional areas and business delivery streams. The role offers significant career progression, providing opportunities to develop your expertise and take on increasing responsibilities within the business.

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 at 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: 19th February 2026. 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.