Business Support & Data Controller

Leonardo are seeking a Business Support & Data Controller to support the Advanced Targeting Sector.  The role encompasses being the Data Controller for the Sector as well as supporting the Sector Leadership Team to ensure all business plans and activities are completed in a timely and consistent manner. The role is a fantastic development opportunity to contribute to the success of the Advanced Targeting business. There may also be the opportunity to tailor the role to work on special projects that align to your personal interests and development needs.

What You’ll do as a Business Support & Data Controller:

• Carry out special projects for Sector as required, for example, project managing particular activities.
• Provide, for the Sector, a data management and security regime compliant with the relevant regulations.
• Provide general business & tools support to the Sector VP and Sector Leadership Team as required.
• Support the management of the Sector budgets.
• Liaise with Sector VP Personal Assistant to ensure diary is coordinated and aligns with business requirements.
• Draft presentations to be delivered by Sector VP and Sector Leadership Team.
• Support the Communications team with any Sector related notices.
• Assist with the tracking of all actions set by and for the Sector VP, ensuring they are all delivered on time and to the level of standard expected.

· Ideally previous experience in Data Control Management, with knowledge of ITAR, data control regulations, the Export Control Act and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) desirable.

· Previous Security Management experience is desirable.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different countries, cultures and organisational levels.

· Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

· Comfortable working under pressure and delivering to short and challenging timescales.

· A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying and resolving issues.

· A collaborative team player who can also work independently and with limited instruction when required.

· A strong understanding of, and commitment to, confidentiality and information security.

· The ability to quickly understand and navigate business and functional processes.

· Strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the confidence to build consensus and drive outcomes.

· Resilient and adaptable, with the flexibility to respond positively to changing priorities and short-notice requirements.

· Experience working within multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and developing and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.

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.

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