Technical Administrator – Data Migration - Temporary

Freedom Fibre Limited.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Fibre Limited. in Irlam, Manchester is hiring a Technical Administrator – Data Migration to ensure migrated data is accurate, complete and consistent as we roll out a new business system.

The role is hands-on, reviewing records, identifying discrepancies and maintaining high data quality. You will use Excel to cleanse and validate large datasets, update records, and keep a clear audit trail in a GDPR-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with advanced functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Experience cleaning, reconciling or migrating large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and learn new systems quickly.
• Clear communication and ability to query unclear information.
• Understanding of data confidentiality and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Check migrated records against source data, identifying missing information, duplicates and errors.
• Correct and update records accurately within business systems.
• Use Excel to cleanse, reconcile and validate large datasets.
• Maintain progress trackers and an audit trail of changes.
• Investigate data issues and unresolved discrepancies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to verify information.
• Handle confidential information securely in line with GDPR.
• Report progress against priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Excel advanced

Data migration

Data cleansing

Attention to detail

GDPR/compliance

Time management

Communication

Tools

Power Query

Job description

Location: Irlam, Manchester (hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office)

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum pro-rata

Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Following the recent implementation of a new business system, we are looking for a detail-oriented Technical Administrator – Data Migration to ensure our migrated data is accurate, complete and consistent.

You will review and correct records, identify discrepancies and duplicates, and help maintain high data quality standards. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and takes pride in getting the details right.

Key responsibilities

• Check migrated records against source data, identifying missing information, duplicates and errors.
• Correct and update records accurately within business systems.
• Use Excel to cleanse, reconcile and validate large datasets.
• Maintain progress trackers and a clear audit trail of changes.
• Investigate data issues and investigate unresolved discrepancies.
• Work with colleagues and system owners to verify conflicting information.
• Handle confidential information securely and in line with GDPR.
• Report progress against agreed priorities and deadlines.

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation and text/date functions.
• Experience in high-volume data entry, data cleansing or reconciliation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and learn new systems quickly.
• Clear communication skills and confidence in querying unclear information.
• Understanding of data confidentiality and GDPR.

Desirable:

• Experience of a system migration or data clean-up project.
• Knowledge of Power Query, macros or basic VBA.
• Experience of quality checking data or tracking project progress.

About you

You will be organised, reliable and comfortable working through detailed, repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy. You will take ownership of your work and confidently raise issues when information needs further investigation.