Data & Configuration Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and control large volumes of data and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and accessibility.
• Utilise advanced Microsoft Excel and other data management tools to analyse, track, and report on key information.
• Support and administer engineering change processes, ensuring all changes are documented, controlled, and implemented in line with established procedures.
• Apply structured change management practices to maintain integrity across documentation and systems.
• Maintain and improve configuration management processes and systems, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and security requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve data handling, reporting, and configuration control processes.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Data & Configuration Management Specialist to manage large volumes of technical data and documentation within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role will support engineering and operational teams by ensuring data accuracy, effective change management, and robust configuration control processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large volumes of engineering or technical data and documentation within a regulated or high-assurance environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis, complex formulas, pivot tables, reporting) and familiarity with enterprise data systems.
• Experience working with engineering change management processes in a controlled environment.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and systems (e.g., CMII or equivalent frameworks).
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary defence teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, programme-driven environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in defence, aerospace, or government programmes.
• Familiarity with PLM and/or document management systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP).
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as DEF STANs, ISO 10007 (Configuration Management), or AQAP.
• Experience supporting in-service support or lifecycle management programmes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hrs).
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site-based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
• Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.