Metadata Specialist (Edgewing)

As a Metadata Specialist, you'll support the development and operational delivery of enterprise metadata standards, governance processes and classification frameworks across the organisation. You'll work closely with data custodians, governance teams and technical stakeholders to ensure metadata is accurate, consistent and aligned across enterprise systems and data domains.
This role will contribute to the enablement of data catalogues, governance tooling and metadata quality processes, helping improve how data assets are understood, managed and utilised across the business.
Core duties:

Define and maintain metadata standards, taxonomies and classification frameworks across enterprise data environments
Work collaboratively with governance, security and technology teams to support metadata compliance and consistency
Support the integration of metadata standards into governance tools, catalogues and enterprise platforms
Partner with data custodians and business stakeholders to improve metadata quality and stewardship activities
Support metadata governance improvements, operational workflows and best practice guidance across the organisation

Experience within metadata management, data governance or data architecture environments
Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven organisations
Understanding of metadata standards, data cataloguing concepts and governance frameworks
Experience working with enterprise data platforms, governance tools or cataloguing technologies
Good analytical and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical teams

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us., By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up - setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what's next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 11th June 2026