Enterprise Risk IT Tools Specialist (Edgewing)

Job Title: Enterprise Risk and IT Tools Specialist (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

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

Salary: £53,211 (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:

The Enterprise Risk IT Tools Specialist provides the technical foundation that enables effective enterprise risk management (ERM) reporting and decision-making. The role ensures that risk data is accurately captured, maintained, and translated into meaningful insights for senior leadership. Initially working within Excel-based processes, the specialist will also support the transition to a dedicated ERM system, acting as the technical focal point for data structures, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting outputs. Supports the Head of Enterprise Risk Management in delivering high-quality, reliable risk information, ultimately informing the CEO and executive leadership

Core duties:

• Maintain, update, and assure the integrity of the enterprise-wide risk register
• Extract, analyse, and validate KPIs and other risk metrics using Excel and/or ERM tools
• Develop dashboards, visualisations, and management information reports to support strategic decision-making
• Enable consistent definition, measurement, and extraction of risk priorities and risk appetite indicators
• Support the implementation and evolution of the ERM system, ensuring data quality, structure, and reporting alignment
• Act as the technical enabler for ERM processes, ensuring toolset usability and accurate data flows

Essential Skills:

• Experience of risk management tools, data models, dashboards, and KPI reporting
• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, and dashboard development (e.g. Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) registers, extract meaningful KPIs, and present clear, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders
• Experience delivering metrics and reporting for enterprise-level risk assessments, including contributing to data used for executive and CEO-level decision-making
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to structure and interpret quantitative risk data with accuracy and clarity
• Experience developing and applying risk assessment methodologies, including probability, impact, and risk prioritisation models

The Edgewing Team

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: 10th April 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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