Configuration & Data Manager

Location: Luton (hybrid working)
Duration: 12-month contract
(Inside IR35)

Role details:
Our client is seeking a Configuration & Data Manager to support defence and aerospace programmes in Luton. This predominantly onsite, 12-month contract role will oversee the identification, control, protection and traceability of engineering and programme data throughout the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver data management activities in accordance with approved Data Management Plans.
• Ensure engineering and programme data is correctly identified, structured, versioned, approved and traceable.
• Maintain accurate data status, integrity and visibility across programme data sets.
• Apply naming conventions, metadata, version control and lifecycle states using approved data management and document control tools.
• Support the creation, tailoring, implementation and maintenance of Data Management Plans.
• Apply security classification, protective marking, export control and access requirements to programme data.
• Provide data status reports, metrics and audit evidence, supporting the resolution of findings and corrective actions.
• Work closely with configuration, engineering, quality and programme teams to support release milestones and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in data management within defence, aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle control, document management and information governance.
• Experience working to Data Management Plans, organisational procedures and contractual requirements.
• Understanding of configuration management, change control and the integration of data management processes.
• Experience handling sensitive, classified or export-controlled information.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, cryptographic data security.
• Familiarity with PLM and document management tools, audit support and compliance activities would be advantageous.

If you have strong configuration and data management experience and are confident working in a regulated defence or aerospace environment, apply now to support this important programme.