National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Data Administrator - 6 Month FTC

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About the Role
Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. Every department has their own set of unique needs. As their Senior Administrator, you’ll get to know what those are and set up the right levels of administrative support to deliver on them. As an experienced administrator, it’s the chance to learn more about our business and where it could take you. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.
Acting as the first of contact, you’re on hand to ensure the administration of the department is delivered smoothly and to the highest standard. You’ll coordinate the team’s duties to play to their strengths, whilst ensuring they deliver a high-level of customer service at all times. Taking a particular interest in the management’s needs, you’ll help prepare and circulate documents, as well as conduct research. Finally, you’ll take responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the systems and databases – ensuring they are compliant and accurate.
About You
The activities you would complete include:
- Exporting data from our systems.
- Deduping and cleaning up data across different excel exports.
- Completing desk research to plug the gaps identified.
- Formatting and checking data into one format across sources to be uploaded into salesforce
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Skills needed would be:
- Digitally savvy and comfortable learning new systems easily.
- Strong excel skills for data work.
- Salesforce experience
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.


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