Data Governance Lead

About the job

Job Title: Data Governance Lead

Location: Any UK site, will be need to travel to Preston, Glascoed and Frimley on occasion. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience and skills

What you'll be doing:

• Monitoring and enhancing the data governance framework within the business, including definition and refinement of processes, controls, and reports
• Overseeing the process for data issue management and resolution. Identifying and leading opportunities to improve the quality of data across the data lifecycle
• Working with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure there is a clear RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed) matrix in the organisation, and that data requirements are defined and applied
• Facilitating data stewardship working groups
• Reviewing data standards and assessing the effectivity of the application of these to business data
• Advocating for better use and management of data and encouraging better data fluency within the organisation
• Making recommendations to address complex problems and to inform strategic and operational decision making
• Supporting business stakeholders in addressing data governance approaches in pursuit of their objectives

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven data governance or data management background, and experience of working in the data domain
• Knowledge or experience of working with Data Management frameworks, e.g., DAMA
• Has sound generic, domain and specialist knowledge necessary to perform effectively in the organisation typically gained from recognised bodies of knowledge and organisational information. Has an appreciation of the wider business context
• Demonstrates effective application and the ability to impart knowledge found in industry bodies of knowledge. Absorbs new information and applies it effectively
• Design and implementation of processes related to data governance oversight

Desirable:

• Experience of data management and governance tools and applications (e.g., data quality, data catalogue)
• Knowledge of the data landscape within the business and how data sets may interact
• Relevant IT degree or business degree or equivalent experience
• Data Management Association, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) qualification

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Data Governance team:

Data lies at the core of our daily operations in Shared Services. The data governance team is enabling the business to maximise the quality, availability, and use of trusted data assets to support business decisions. Our vision is to foster a data-driven culture that empowers people to connect with the right data at the right time, enabling informed decisions, innovation, and transformative impact.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 14th August 2024

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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