Data Governance Specialist in Bristol

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Data Governance Specialist to join the digital and IT Defence team in Bristol. You will play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s data management and ensuring data quality, compliance, and effective utilisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Data modelling, data governance, data quality assurance, process improvements, risk mitigation and training & awareness across the defence programmes.
• Creating conceptual, logical, and physical data models, defining data structures, relationships, and hierarchies, and ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with customer data compliance requirements.
• Monitoring data access controls and permissions.
• Educating employees on data governance principles and best practices.
• Supporting the development and implementation of data quality assurance, identifying data anomalies and working with business functions to improve data quality across systems.
• Continuously assessing and enhancing compliance processes related to data governance and quality, supporting the development and implementation of data projects, and proposing process improvements to streamline data-related workflows.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be flexible travelling to Japan/Italy on a regular basis.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Have familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).
• Demonstrate proficiency in data profiling and data modelling tools.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Understand data governance principles and data quality frameworks.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce.
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.