Vacancy for Research Projects Data Analyst at The National Archives (UK)

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in London is looking for a talented Research Projects Data Analyst to transform archival metadata and improve data accessibility. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills and experience with scripting. You will work across various projects, automating data processing and providing valuable technical consultancy. This fixed-term role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Ability to automate data processing and transformation.
• Experience in handling large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scripts and tools for data automation.
• Provide technical consultancy across the organisation.
• Transform archival metadata for better accessibility.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting in Python

Experience with .csv, .xlsx, .xml, .json

Education

Relevant degree in data science or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

Vacancy for Research Projects Data Analyst at The National Archives (UK)

29 July 2025

London, England

Fixed Term

Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented data specialist to transform archival metadata bringing history to life.

About Us:

At The National Archives, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research into all aspects of our collections and activities is at the heart of what we do. This role will support two major ongoing projects.

• 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.

About the Role:

As data analyst for these projects, you will design and develop scripts and tools to automate the processing and transformation of textual archival metadata. The most common data formats you will encounter are .csv, .xlsx .xml and .json. You will be based in our growing and vibrant Research, Grants and Academic Engagement Department, but will work with colleagues from across the organisation providing technical consultancy and solutions.