Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per year Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Governance. Strong experience in policy and strategy development. Technical and analytical capability relating to data management and governance. Demonstrable experience in risk management, security and regulatory compliance. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain DV. Experience within the Defence domain (desirable). Awareness of technical architecture and data engineering concepts (desirable). Experience with data governance tools and technologies (desirable). Background in assurance frameworks and standards (desirable). Strong analytical, reporting and insight generation skills (desirable). Experience supporting organisational change and transformation (desirable). Responsibilities: Establish and maintain a robust Data Governance framework for RN MDAP. Ensure compliance with UK legislation, MoD policy and information sharing agreements. Enable safe, trusted and high-value use of data across the Maritime Domain Awareness estate. Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior stakeholders. Contribute to the RN MDA strategy team to align data governance and information sharing activities. Support the creation, revision, and maintenance of RN MDAP strategies, policies, and standards. Develop an end-to-end data governance framework, including processes and operational policies. Design and apply the MDA framework to ensure data governance assurance. Design and implement practical data governance solutions meeting organizational needs. Establish capabilities for data quality, metadata, and master data management. Conduct data governance and security audits to confirm compliance with procedures. Promote programme-wide awareness of data governance best practices. Act as the RN MDAP representative for establishing data sharing agreements with external stakeholders. Monitor emerging trends in data tools and analytics to assess impact on the organization. Support wider RN MDAP activities during high-demand periods. Technologies: Support Security More: We are the Maritime Domain Awareness Programme (RN MDAP), dedicated to ensuring that our data governance efforts align smoothly with UK Data Legislation and Ministry of Defence policies. Our team is focused on enabling safe and effective data management across the Maritime Domain Awareness estate. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and involvement in high-impact initiatives that contribute to national security. This role is based in a collaborative setting, providing a critical interface with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organization. last updated 9 week of 2026