The DepartmentThe UK Data Service, the national data service for the social sciences, is seeking to appoint a Data Access Assistant, covering a period of maternity leave, to work within the UK Data Service's Access team.
The Role and DutiesDuties of the post include: staffing the UK Data Service's email and telephone helpdesks on a rota basis, administering user accounts and applications for access to data and providing administrative support for training sessions, presentations, workshops and other events.
In addition, the post-holder will support the range of activities undertaken by the Archive as well as daily operational activities to ensure the department functions efficiently.
Qualifications and Skills requiredWe are looking for a highly organised person with strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel), who can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail and has the ability to use their initiative in a role that covers a variety of duties. Candidates should have a flexible approach to duties. While working in a team environment they will be required to work individually, managing their own time and prioritising tasks to enable deadlines to be met. They must also have experience of providing a customer service and have the ability to assimilate a variety of information.
The UK Data Archive is ISO 27001, certified for Information Security Management. This is a full time, fixed-term position to cover a period of maternity leave. The post is expected to be available for 9 months.
We particularly welcome applications from men and those from an ethnic minority as they are under-represented in the UK Data Archive
To learn more about the UK Data Archive and UK Data Service, please visit:
http://www.data-archive.ac.uk http://ukdataservice.ac.uk
You can also follow us on Twitter:
@UKDataArchive @UKDataService
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Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).
*Further detail: Data Access Assistant jobpack*More information: Working at the University