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

The National Archives; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research Projects Data Analyst to transform archival metadata and build automated data-processing tools.

You will work on major projects including EHRI-UK and the 1941 National Farm Survey, handling formats such as CSV, Excel, XML and JSON.

Qualifications

• Experience transforming archival metadata and delivering data-driven insights.
• Ability to design and develop scripts/tools to automate metadata processing and normalization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scripts to automate processing and transformation of archival metadata.
• Work with cross-departmental teams to deliver data solutions for EHRI-UK and the 1941 National Farm Survey projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting

Metadata transformation

Text processing

Tools

CSV/Excel/XML/JSON

Job description

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

Date posted: 2026-07-06T00:00:00

Location: South East England, GB, KT19 8GY

Application deadline: 2026-10-10T15:57:15.89

Vacancy details

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: 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.
• 1941 National Farm Survey: 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.

#s1-GenVacancy for Research Projects Data Analyst at The National Archives (UK)29 July 2025London, EnglandFixed TermAre 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr