Data Governance Specialist

Job Title: Data Governance Specialist

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days/week in the office)

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, working closely with IT, export control, security, cyber and business teams to align data practices with compliance requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models, define data structures, relationships, and hierarchies and ensure alignment with business requirements and industry standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with customer data compliance requirements. Monitor data access controls and permissions. Educate employees on data governance principles and best practices

• Support the development and implementation of data quality assurance, identify data anomalies and work business functions to improve data quality across systems.

• Continuously assess and enhance compliance processes related to data governance and quality, support development and implementation of data projects and propose process improvements to streamline data-related workflows

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Be flexible travelling to Japan/Italy on a regular basis

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK).

• Proficiency in data profiling and data modelling tools

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding of 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

Grade: SNBG 8-9

Closing date: 01/06/2026