Data Analyst

Job Description

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.

The Museum has been awarded a substantial government investment of £182m, over 6 years, to create a new science and digitisation centre at the Harwell Science and Innovation Centre in south Oxfordshire.

About the role

This is a once in a century opportunity to shape the future of the Museum, protect and share our unique collection and further our science!
You will play a key role in collating, generating and analysing critical data to support decision-making in the planning process and design of the new facility.

This will primarily consist of contributing to the analysis, modelling and definition of NHM@Harwell datasets. This will include linking and manipulating data from multiple platforms, databases and data collection activities that describe the collections, their storage and condition, building locations, and environmental parameters.
You will also design and create sustainable, scalable methodologies and templates for various NHM@Harwell data collection activities.

About you

You will have significant experience of working with large, complex datasets in a fast-paced environment, including demonstrable expertise in data quality assurance, validation, analysis and reporting.

You will also have excellent organisational, time management and communications skills to deal proactively with stakeholders across multiple departments and with different degrees of technical experience.

Fixed Term Contract: 23 months
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 November 2020
Interviews will be held on: 24 and 25 November 2020

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across the country, such as the British Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Royal Academy and Tate
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including a free digital Tastecard, discounted cinema tickets and corporate membership of English Heritage sites (including Dover Castle and Stonehenge). For more details, visit https://www.cssc.co.uk
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
• Staff discounts at a range of local businesses and services
• Up to 50% staff discount at our shops and cafes
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loans
• Eye care vouchers
• Professional development opportunities - We are committed to the professional development of our staff and offer a range of courses to ensure they reach their potential. We also sponsor professional qualifications and job-related professional membership fees.