HR Data and Governance Lead

458602 HR Data and Governance Lead

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 10th May 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £44,241 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a HR Data and Governance Lead. You will join the Corporate Services Group which is responsible for the effective delivery of Corporate Services to the MCA. Our Corporate Services Group includes Communications, Digital and Technology, Procurement, Finance and Analysis, Health & Safety and Sustainability, Human Resources (HR), Property & Facilities, Governance and Strategy, Protective Security and Information Assurance, Programme Management Office, and Internal Assurance.

You will become a key member of HR which is essential as an enabling function being responsible for the planning and delivery of the MCA’s People Strategy and a full range of HR services including Organisational Design and Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Volunteer support, and Reward and Resourcing.

Top Responsibilities

Data Reporting, Insight and Assurance
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Financial Management
Leadership and Team Management
Systems
MCA People Strategy

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Experience leading people data analysis and reporting, and assurance in a complex organisation.
Experience overseeing governance, risk, audit and compliance processes.
Strong financial management capability including oversight of budgets.
Applied experience in using Power BI, Microsoft Lists, Power Automate or equivalent tools.
Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder demands, negotiate priorities and influence decisions.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4tySygP

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 10^th May 2026