Data Analyst

Data Analyst Location: York (Hybrid) Employment Type: Part-Time (21.6 Hours per Week), 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Overview Our client is seeking a Data Analyst to support a major heritage data initiative focused on the management, preservation, and accessibility of specialist geospatial datasets. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant research programme, helping transform how digital heritage data is managed, analysed, and made available for future research and public engagement. The successful candidate will work with complex drone-derived geospatial datasets, ensuring data quality, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with established data governance and archival standards. Responsibilities Data Management & Analysis • Collect, clean, standardise, and prepare large geospatial datasets for long-term preservation and future use. • Analyse drone-derived data, including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other remote sensing datasets. • Validate and quality-check datasets to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability. • Support the preparation of datasets for archiving and public access. Data Governance & Compliance • Assess data sensitivity, licensing requirements, and metadata standards. • Ensure datasets comply with archive, governance, and preservation requirements. • Maintain data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle. • Support best practice approaches to data management and stewardship. Reporting & Insight Generation • Organise and structure data to support future research, analysis, and decision-making. • Contribute to the accessibility and reuse of data for research, heritage management, and public engagement. • Assist stakeholders in understanding and utilising complex geospatial information. • Support data documentation and metadata creation to enhance discoverability and usability. Project Support • Manage multiple data preparation and archiving activities within project timelines. • Collaborate with research, data, and archive stakeholders to support project objectives. • Contribute to the successful delivery of a fixed-term data transformation programme. Requirements • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Data Analytics, Data Management, Geospatial Science, GIS, Archaeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. • Experience working with complex datasets and data preparation processes. • Knowledge of geospatial datasets, including photogrammetry, LiDAR, remote sensing, or similar data sources. • Experience in data management, data quality assurance, or digital archiving. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Experience working within research, archive, heritage, environmental, or data-focused environments is advantageous. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Benefits • Salary of £32,616 pro rata. • Hybrid working arrangement. • Part-time working pattern offering flexibility. • Generous pension scheme. • Annual leave entitlement and additional employee benefits. • Professional development and learning opportunities. • Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant data and research programme. • Inclusive and supportive working environment. Application Process Interested candidates should submit an application outlining their experience in data analysis, data management, geospatial data, or related disciplines. Suitable applicants will be contacted regarding the next stages of the recruitment process.