Research Projects Data Analyst

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to support transformative research and digitisation projects. This role involves enhancing the representation of UK archives in a significant digital portal and ensuring the quality of newly digitised records. You will collaborate with a dynamic team, gaining expertise in innovative technologies that enhance archival content. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful historical projects.

Benefits

Flexible working

On-site gym

Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and metadata management.
• Familiarity with digital archiving practices and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement workflows for archival representation.
• Manage quality assurance for digitised records.

Skills

Data Analysis

Metadata Management

Quality Assurance

Research Methodologies

Digital Archiving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

TNA's catalogue system

Data Management Software

Job description

Archives are the homes for our collective memories, past and future. The National Archives is the official archive of the UK government and for England and Wales, and one of the world’s leading digital archives. Our vision is to become an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and disruptive archive that harnesses emerging technology to transform our historic mission for the digital age.

As an Independent Research Organisation (IRO), multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research into all aspects of our collections and activities is at the heart of what we do. This role will support our work on two major research and digitisation projects:

- EHRI-UK (the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure).
- Our project to digitise the National Farm Survey and make it accessible online.

EHRI-UK is the national node of the EHRI project, a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) committed to trans-national Holocaust research, commemoration and education. One of the central tenets of EHRI-UK is the integration of information about dispersed Holocaust archives into the central EHRI portal.

The 1941 National Farm Survey is a window in time on the UK’s agriculture and land use in the middle of the Second World War. Containing extensive data on over 300,000 English and Welsh farms, the survey is among the most-requested record series at The National Archives. Currently, the complex filing of the paper record makes it difficult for readers to order and this project, generously funded by the Lund Trust, will make it more easily available online.

As data analyst for these projects, you will design and implement workflows to increase representation of UK archives in the EHRI portal, and to manage the quality assurance and ingest into TNA’s catalogue of metadata accompanying the newly digitised National Farm Survey records. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across both projects to develop your expertise in existing and emerging technologies that can be applied to enhance archival content and enable the re-use of public data.

About us

The National Archives’ Research, Grants and Academic Engagement department is responsible for our:

- Research strategy, enablement and delivery.
- Research impact, culture and engagement across The National Archives, the IRO community, HEIs and the archives sector.
- Grant fundraising, including in our capacity as an IRO.
- Management and assurance of external funding.
- Grant-making to the archives sector.

The postholder will be a key member of this growing and vibrant department of around 25 people.

Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues.

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

This is a Fixed Term Appoinment for 12 months.

For full details and to apply, please click the link following 'Museum Website' below.

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.