Job description
Position Details
Position: Fixed Term
Pay: £24,043 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Office Location(s): Hybrid working with at least 2 days at closest office hub. (Access to personal equipment – laptop / PC required)
Start date: Aug 2023 – Jan 2024
Reports To: Digital Transformation Team
Position Summary
MSDUK is the UK’s leading non-profit membership organisation driving inclusive procurement. We promote the ethos of diversity and inclusion in public and private sector supply chains by identifying and introducing innovative and entrepreneurial ethnic minority owned businesses (EMBs).
We are currently looking for a positive, engaging, proactive candidate with a can-do attitude and passionate about technology and product development to work with the MSDUK Digital Transformation team in supporting with their newly identified database of businesses. The role will also support the development of the Minority
Businesses Matter project, a joint initiative of MSDUK and Heart of the City that is funded by the UK Shared
Prosperity Fund.
Key Behaviours and Values
At MSDUK, we expect all our staff to take pride in the impact of the work we do on communities, work as a cohesive team to achieve our goals, always look out for new ways to do things and improve performance and above all, maintain the best-in-class standard in every single aspect of our work.
About MSDUK
MSDUK is the UK’s leading non-profit membership organisation driving inclusive procurement and creating opportunities for more supplier diversity. We promote the ethos of diversity and inclusion in public and private sector supply chains by identifying and introducing innovative and entrepreneurial ethnic minority owned businesses (EMBs).
Key Responsibilities Framework – This is just an overview and other responsibilities may be included
Data and Research Analyst
- Review and analyse organization's data infrastructure, plan future databases, and implement solutions to store and manage data for our users.
- Look through the historical data and identify and sort them according to the business needs.
- Maintaining internal and external databases, gathering data from different sources, identifying, analysing these data and report to the DT lead.
- Perform data scanning on the surnames verification and perform research on the identified database of businesses to enhance data quality.
- Extract data and build code scripts to automate few processes and handle exceptions.
- Look through the historical data and identify and sort them according to the business needs.
- Document the analysis and steps towards data verification.
- Prepare the final report on the analysed data towards business growth
General Skills
- Must be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- A team player, willing to work with and support members of the MSDUK team.
- Must work well in a team environment yet be able to work independently and virtually as needed.
- An eye for detail.
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills to deliver outcomes on time.
- A strong commitment to superior research with a strong determination to succeed and work efficiently.
- Commitment towards own personal and professional development.
Technical Skills
- Must have work experience on data projects for a minimum of 3 years.
- Must be able to consume open APIs and should be able to develop scripts in Python / VB.
- Must be reliable and highly accountable for projects, ensuring all team members understand the deliverables and offering reminders as needed to keep the project on track.
- Proven IT skills including use of spreadsheet, data management tools, ERP and Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to assess risk and identify key stakeholders necessary to remove barriers.
How to Apply
You can apply for this role by sending your CV and Cover Letter stating why you would like to work for MSDUK, what you can bring to the team and examples of skills and experience relating to the role. Please send both documents to [email protected]
Applications should be submitted by 23.59pm 5th July 2023.
Contact Information
Enquiries about the vacancy:
Name: Priyanka Assi
Email: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £24,043.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, B4 6AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, B4 6AT
Application deadline: 07/07/2023
Expected start date: 07/08/2023