Job Description
Your impact
Are you ready to help shape the future of advanced defence systems? Leonardo UK is at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation in tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning, and defensive aids. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the most ambitious defence programmes of our time — the Future Combat Air Programme.
We’re looking for a Data Controller to join our team in Luton, where you’ll have a direct impact on our business success and technical excellence. This role will provide a platform to the successful candidate for career and skills development within the Data Management discipline and further advancement within the company. The role will be office based at Leonardo UK’s Capability Green site in Luton but may include travel to other Leonardo and customer or supplier facilities.
What you’ll do as a Data Controller
- Administration of Data & Document tasks assigned to you.
- Comply with Document Management procedures and follow laid-down processes.
- Implement and maintain transmission of data records, for project data in accordance with national and international regulations and security aspects (e.g. ITAR, UK Export Controls). Ensuring that incoming and outgoing data is processed in line with company procedures and processes.
- Co-ordinate with colleagues to ensure the project teams understand Data/ Document requirements.
- Be responsible for operation of secure data transfer systems.
- Monitor & review accuracy of records.
- Advise the project teams of best practice.
- Contribute towards the Delivery of Milestones.
- Receipt / Transmittal of data.
- Timely response to requests for support, involving data and document activities.
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking individuals who are collaborative, innovative, and motivated by challenge. You should have a passion for engineering excellence and a desire to make a real difference within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Further to this, you should have experience in the following areas
- IT Skills Microsoft Suite particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Ability to read technical documents, drawings and parts lists.
- Strong Attention to detail.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Administration experience.
- Awareness of IT remote access principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of MoD security classifications and the handling of related data.
- To be conversant with UK Government Export Control and ITAR regulations.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
- Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite
