Data Governance Manager (Remote, GB)

<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. <span style="font-size:16.0px">With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.</span></span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Data Governance Officer will define and lead the organisation’s global data governance strategy. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for establishing and embedding a Framework of policies, standards and practices that enable the trusted, accessible and strategic use of all enterprise data.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This role will be instrumental in supporting major initiatives such as the development of AI capabilities, data warehouses and advanced data visualisation platforms. As the team is newly established, the Data Governance Officer will play a key role in shaping its structure and building its capabilities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">By championing best practices and continuous improvement, the role ensures that data is managed as a strategic asset, enabling informed decision-making and safeguarding sensitive information in line with the organisation’s commitment to compliance and operational excellence.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This role is remote first. The role comes with some expectation of travel of 3 - 4 times per year across our European locations.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What You'll Be Doing</H2> </div><div><p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Define, develop and implement a Global Data Governance Framework, that:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Sets the requirements around Data Definition, Classification, Ownership and Quality.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Establishes Policies, Standards, Templates and Best Practice.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Is in line with relevant Aerospace and Defence and other regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Is relevant for all business functions and domains.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Embed the Data Governance Framework into the company by:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborating with Business Functions globally.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Developing and delivering training programmes. </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Acting as a subject matter expert on data governance for strategic projects and transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Identifying and coordinating data owners and stewards across the business.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leading Communities of Practice globally to spread knowledge and best practice.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Working with IT teams to ensure the company’s data systems and infrastructure are in line with governance principles</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leading or supporting audits and assessments related to data governance and regulatory compliance.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the design and implementation of AI, cloud-based data lakes, data warehouses, and data visualisation platforms.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage and resolve data governance issues, ensuring timely escalation and remediation.</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Evaluate, select, and support the implementation of data governance tools and platforms.</span></strong></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What You'll Bring</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Essential</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years’ experience in data governance, data management, or information security within a regulated industry.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong understanding of global data protection and aerospace/defence regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with data governance tools, enterprise data architecture, and cloud-based data platforms.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated ability to establish data governance capabilities from the ground up in a complex organisation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Project management skills and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated commitment to compliance and ethical data management.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Desirable</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Professional certifications (e.g. DAMA CDMP, CIPP/E, CISSP, TOGAF).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working specifically within aerospace and defence environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience implementing or managing data governance operating models.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data quality frameworks.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What We'll Offer</H2> </div><div><div> <div id="18__sectionList"> <div id="18_55242518" tabindex="0"> <div id="28_"> <div id="28__section"> <div> <div id="28__section_desc" tabindex="0"> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:</span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Competitive salary dependent on experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Company car allowance £5,500pa (pro rata)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Life Assurance 8 x salary.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">25 days holiday + bank holidays.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Income protection.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Shopping discounts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Cycle To Work Scheme.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A collaborative, dynamic working environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! </span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="28__bottomIndicator"></div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.</span> ​</span><br>​</p> <p><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" src="https://app.papirfly.com/original/gallery/38932/files/original/987ee258-6736-49d7-9079-7b5e993917a6.jpg?cacheVersion=1761223513" alt="" width="" height=""></p>