Data Services Team Leader

Job Title: Data Services Team Leader

Location: Warton or Samlesbury. Hybrid – 3 days per week on site.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £59,491+ DOE

Who we are: 

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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will manage a team of technical developers and data engineers, driving the delivery of key projects while overseeing business-as-usual activities and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how data is leveraged across the organisation.

If you’re passionate about data storytelling and want to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is the place for you.

Core duties:

• Managing a Team of technical developers, providing line management duties
• Conducting regular 1-2-1s in the team
• Completing PDRs, Development plans and goals for the team
• Working closely with Architecture, PMs, BAs, testers and SCRUM Masters to ensure the delivery of products and services to our customers
• Running Team Meetings and setting workload priorities
• Working within Attlassian toolset to manage work queue of the team
• Engagement with customers of the delivery schedule and progress of developments
• Working with team to resolve incidents and changes

Essential Skills:

• Good working knowledge of SQL Server
• Experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for data integration and ETL processes
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language

The AIR Data and Analytics team:

Join the AIR Data & Analytics Team, a dynamic group at the heart of delivering impactful insights across the Air sector. As part of the Data Platform Team, we specialise in transforming business requirements into data solutions and surface them to tools such as Tableau, SQL Server, and Cognos.

Our work spans a wide variety of AIR BAU and project-based initiatives, supporting departments across all lines of business. From full end-to-end project delivery to ad hoc data visualisation requests, no two days are the same. Collaboration is key, our supportive and cross-functional environment ensures you’ll work closely with experts from across the organisation to turn data into decisions that matter.

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: 17th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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