Data Cleansing Administrator

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency is hiring a Data Cleansing Administrator for a 7-month contract in Swindon. The role involves reviewing, cleansing and organizing large datasets, ensuring accurate classification and secure handling for migration to a new archive solution.

The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and experience managing high-volume, structured and unstructured data in a project-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience handling large data volumes across document systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with data accuracy.
• Ability to follow data handling procedures and audit trails.
• Experience with data archiving or migration projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and cleanse large volumes of structured and unstructured data in Office apps and repositories.
• Identify duplicates, outdated items, and apply data cleansing procedures.
• Categorise information for retention, migration, deletion or further review.
• Support secure migration of cleansed data to a new archive solution.
• Review automated cleansing reports and escalate discrepancies.
• Maintain records of reviewed data, decisions, and actions for audit.
• Ensure data privacy compliance and secure handling of sensitive information.

Skills

Excel

Data cleansing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Data privacy awareness

Communication skills

Independent work

UAT experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our client is a well-known building society with headquarters in Swindon; As one of the largest savings and mortgage providers in the UK, 15 million members are at the heart of everything they do.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Data Cleansing Administrator for a 7 month contract based in Swindon. Hybrid with 2 days per week on-site.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Cleansing Administrator to join our client's People Chief Operating Office team, supporting an important data archiving and decommissioning project. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, organising and cleansing large volumes of data, ensuring information is accurately classified, securely handled and prepared for migration into a new archive solution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and Microsoft Office skills who enjoys working with data, maintaining accuracy and contributing to a fast-paced, project-focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Review and cleanse large volumes of structured and unstructured data across Microsoft Office applications and electronic repositories.
• Identify duplicate, outdated, incomplete or unnecessary information and apply agreed data cleansing procedures.
• Categorise information for retention, migration, deletion or further review in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support the secure and accurate migration of cleansed information into a new archive solution.
• Review automated data cleansing reports, investigate discrepancies and elevate any issues or exceptions.
• Maintain accurate records of data reviewed, decisions made and actions completed to support audit requirements.
• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled securely and in line with data privacy requirements.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance with agreed procedures.
• Work collaboratively with project colleagues and elevate any risks, data inconsistencies or technical issues.

The Skills you'll need

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience working with large volumes of data, electronic documents or administrative records.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage repetitive, high-volume tasks efficiently.
• Confidence following established processes, written guidance and data handling procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, document decisions and support audit requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence escalating issues when necessary.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools and processes quickly.
• Previous experience in data cleansing, data migration, records management or information governance would be advantageous.
• An understanding of data protection, confidentiality and records retention requirements would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting project delivery, data reconciliation, testing or UAT would be desirable.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.