Data Assistant, Wiserd - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Data Assistant, WISERD

Cardiff University School of Social Sciences is looking to recruit a Data Assistant to work within the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD) research centre that is located within the School.

This role is based in the WISERD's Hub team and is responsible for providing support to the Data team in the organisation of the Institute's data, data collection equipment and web content.

Also ensuring that the WISERD Hub team and WISERD Academic staff are supported, and key duties undertaken.

This is a full time post, 35 hours per week, available immediately, and fixedterm until 30 September 2024.

Salary:
£21,197 - £23,144 per annum (Grade 3). Please note that an appointment will be made at the bottom of the pay scale.

Responsible to Sam Jones, Research Data Manager
Please note that for this role the applicant will be required to work on site in order to meet the needs of the centre.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 32 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Date advert posted:

Monday, 13 March 2023

Closing date:
Monday, 3 April 2023

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Key Duties
Assist in the maintenance of research databases and routine records, updating databases and analysing routine data/information as required.
Provide a service to staff by maintaining equipment used in the collection of research data and advising and training staff on their appropriate use using established guidelines.
Assist in the maintenance of WISERD's web content, including internal and externally facing sites.
Deal with a range of enquiries from internal and external customers in a professional manner, establishing their requirements, following established procedures and adapting the standard responses accordingly.
Collaborate with others in order to make recommendations for developments of established processes and procedures.
Participate actively within the work team, setting an example and showing a flexible approach to delivering team results.

Specific Duties

Supporting WISERD's Data team with the management, curation and redaction of data collected by WISERD's research programs and as part of our regular reporting cycle.
Assisting colleagues with the maintenance and updating of databases and funder reporting records.
Maintaining the Institute's equipment register, issuing equipment to staff when requested.
Ensuring equipment, such as tablet computers and Dictaphones, are well maintained and prepared for data collection. This includes setting up the equipment, adding and updating survey instruments and removing data once it has been collected.
Updating the Institute's website and intranet pages, including updating content, assisting with site development and providing regular analytics, establishing basic trends and patterns.
Assist colleagues with dealing with internal and external visitors to data research facilities managing their requirements in a confidential and professional manner.
Provide administrative and operational support for the running of inperson, hybrid and online events

General Duties

Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
NVQ 2/GCSE level A-C or equivalent qualification/work related experience.
Strong experience of completing tasks which require an organised, accurate and methodical approach to working and show high attention to detail.
Proficient in the use of appropriate IT packages, such as MS Access, MS Excel and MS Word.
Some experience of updating web content, for example using website Content Management Systems (such as WordPress).
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people.
Ability to work as an effective team member, providing advice and guidance to other team members where necessary.
Ability to deal promptly, effectiv