Date: 22 Aug 2025
Location: Gatwick, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: £30,209 up to £40,279 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: 9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Security Level: SC
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• EMBEDDING INFORMATION AND DATA GOVERNANCE PRACTICESSupport the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that ensure the responsible use, sharing, and protection of information across the CAA.
• PROJECT GOVERNANCE SUPPORTProvide subject matter expertise to ensure governance principles are embedded in project delivery, including data classification, data ownership, and information architecture.
• POLICY COMPLIANCE AND MONITORINGMonitor adherence to governance policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and supporting remediation activities.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTCollaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and other key stakeholders to promote accountability and drive adoption of governance practices.
• INFORMATION LIFECYCLE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENTContribute to the design and implementation of models for managing information and records throughout their lifecycle—from creation and use to archiving and disposal.
• GOVERNANCE TOOLING AND ENABLEMENTAct as a super user and advocate for governance-related tools and platforms, including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, ensuring they are configured and used effectively.

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR APPLICATION.

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The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Information and Data Governance Manager, the Information and Data Governance Analyst will play a key role in shaping and delivering the CAA’s information and data governance vision, aligned with the broader data strategy.
This role will champion the value of robust governance practices, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The role holder will embed governance principles across business-as-usual and project activities, supporting the development of frameworks, models, and tools that enable effective data stewardship and information lifecycle management.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST:

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of information and data governance principles, including regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Have experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and supporting policy enforcement.
• Familiarity with information architecture and metadata management in both operational and project contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, with the ability to configure and optimize these platforms for governance purposes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.