Data Officer

Contract type: Fixed Terrm for 1 year with possibility of extension
Salary: Grade 1 £22,214 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours:  18.5 hours per week
Closing date: 25 Oct 2024 11:59 PM

The role

The MBA Data Team has an international reputation for innovative, standards-based data management solutions. As part of its work supporting the wider Marine Biological community in the UK the MBA Data Team operates DASSH, the UK Archive for Marine Species and Habitats Data and UK Node for the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS), publishing and preserving over 6 million marine species and biotope records.

DASSH works in partnership with organisations globally contributing data and technical expertise to create a more complete picture of the ocean’s species and habitats; an essential resource that maximises the use of marine data and increases its impact through tools that inform conservation decision making as well as national and global policy.

As our new Data Officer you would be supporting the digitisation, standardisation and quality assurance of marine biodiversity data sets coming into the archive, as well as liaising with and advising data providers/users, partners and contractors. You will support DASSH social media activities showing the fun and interesting sides of data management and archiving, as well as helping with external contracts where you will be contributing to national and international projects.  You will be conscientious and have a passion for marine data and its potential in the wider world of conservation and policy. We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail to ensure that our data sets are of the highest quality.

Salary and benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week) pro-rata
• Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution.  The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• On site canteen with free tea and coffee
• Cycle to work scheme and electronic vehicle lease scheme
• Low cost bookable parking on site

Key responsibilities and skills – see attached Job Description

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.

How to apply

To apply please send a covering letter and CV with details of 2 referees to recruitment@mba.ac.uk, (quoting reference 0924DODL) one of which must be your current employer. References will not be sought in advance. Your covering letter should outline your previous and most relevant experience and explain why you are right for the role.  You must confirm that you are eligible to live and work in the UK.

For further information, please contact Dan Lear dble@mba.ac.uk / 01752 426362

Interviews will take place the week beginning 11 November 2024

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK