Data Assistant Maternity Contract

Informa Group Plc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global research and analytics company is seeking a Data Assistant to support data reports and decision-making. This role offers experience with tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL. The ideal candidate will showcase strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Enjoy a flexible working model while contributing to key reporting across various departments. This position allows for professional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working culture

Company funded medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to follow instructions & set processes.
• Computer literate and eager to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling data and report requests based on sources.
• Updating reports & dashboards.
• Testing new data sets and bug investigation.
• Assisting Data Analysts with their work.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Numeracy

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

We currently have an exciting Data Assistant opportunity in the Research & Analytics Department to join on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This role supports the provision of data reports and information to inform the strategic decision making and evidence-based practice of Taylor & Francis books and journals staff globally. As part of a central team the Data Assistant would have the opportunity to work on reporting that is key to many departments across the business while learning new skills including data tools such as Excel Power BI and SQL. The role will also support users from across the business with queries relating to the work of the team and actively communicating updates on behalf of the team.

The role will involve a wide range of tasks supporting reporting areas across the team with a focus on Open Access data submissions and the peer review process amongst others. The role may also be required to assist with projects or other areas of support across the wider team.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That’s why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at conference you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our offices to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time in our office in Milton Park Oxfordshire.

What you’ll be doing

• Fulfilling data and report requests based on internal / external sources.
• Updating weekly / monthly reports & dashboards.
• Testing new data sets / reports and bug investigation.
• Editing instructions and FAQs.
• Maintaining departmental mapping files keys and discoverability / training resources.
• Setting up user accounts for reporting systems.
• Developing a good working knowledge of the specialist area in order to answer business queries and develop the required context to deliver on data and reporting requests.
• Co-managing the team inbox answering queries or directing them to the most relevant team member.
• Organising meetings and compiling agendas within the team and externally.
• Supporting and assisting Data Analysts in the team with their work as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to follow instructions & set processes
• Team player with a flexible positive approach to supporting others
• Good written and oral communication skills
• A high level of numeracy
• Computer literate and able to pick up new software skills quickly
• Experience working with data in Excel. Experience working with Power BI and SQL would be an advantage but training will be provided.
• Adaptable and willing to take on new and different responsibilities as they arise
• An enthusiasm for learning

Additional Information

• An excellent work / life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme offering 24 / 7 well-being support
• Share Match Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance plus optical and medical care

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factor.

If you have a disability or face another barrier and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and / or in the advertised position please contact Emma Kelly Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work‑life balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site : better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments, employees and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part‑time basis please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.