Data Validation Officer

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Museums NI is seeking a Data Validation Officer to join its environmental data team, supporting validation of biodiversity records and data management across Northern Ireland.

The role involves validating datasets, inputting data into Recorder 6, and aiding migration to a new system, with opportunities to collaborate with experts and contribute to robust environmental datasets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geography, Science, Environmental Science or related discipline with experience using database applications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Proficiency in R.
• Experience with databases, data validation, data management or data processing.

Responsibilities

• Validate and verify biodiversity datasets for Recorder 6 import.
• Backlog data by preparing and inputting into Recorder 6 and related systems.
• Support maintenance and development of CEDaR's environmental databases and processes.
• Help develop validation and verification procedures for consistent data collection.
• Liaise with species group experts and organisations to support verification and networks.
• Produce ad-hoc reports and statistics on validated records.
• Assist with data preparation for migration from Recorder 6 to a new system.

Skills

MS Excel

R

Database applications

Data validation

Education

Geography / Environmental Science degree

Tools

Recorder 6

Job description

• Ready for your next interim opportunity and want to work with one of Northern Ireland's leading cultural organisations? National Museums NI are seeking a Data Validation Officer to join their specialist environmental data team, supporting the validation and management of important biodiversity records across Northern Ireland.

  The Role:

  • Validate and verify biodiversity datasets, ensuring environmental records are accurate and ready for import into the Recorder 6 database.
  • Work through a backlog of environmental records, accurately preparing and inputting data into Recorder 6 and other relevant systems.
  • Support the ongoing management, maintenance and development of CEDaR's environmental databases and data management processes.
  • Assist with the development of validation and verification procedures, promoting consistent data collection standards and best practice.
  • Liaise with species group experts and relevant organisations to support the verification of environmental records and develop effective professional networks.
  • Produce ad-hoc reports and statistics relating to validated and verified environmental records.
  • Support the preparation of data for the future migration from Recorder 6 to a new system, helping ensure data is accurate, consistent and ready for transition.

  The Person

  The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  Essential:

  • Degree in Geography, Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline, alongside experience using database applications.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
  • Proficiency in the application of R.
  • Experience working with databases, data validation, data management or data processing.

  Alternatively:

  • Candidates without a relevant degree may be considered where they can demonstrate specific and directly relevant experience of database applications within a similar field.

  What's in it for you?

  • Salary: £33,542 annual equivalent
  • Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
  • Opportunity to work with National Museums NI and contribute to the work of CEDaR, Northern Ireland's Local Records Centre.
  • Opportunity to gain experience across environmental data validation, biodiversity records, data management and data migration.

  *About CEDaR

  The Centre for Environmental Data and Recording (CEDaR) is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), National Museums NI and the environmental recording community. CEDaR functions as the Local Records Centre for Northern Ireland, collecting, collating, managing and disseminating environmental data.

  The role will contribute to CEDaR's work in maintaining robust and accurate environmental datasets, supporting environmental research, understanding and statutory obligations across Northern Ireland.

  MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process.