Data Cleansing Analyst

Data Cleansing Analyst (Contract) Up to £300/day (Outside IR35) Hybrid (3 days/week in London) 4-month contract Immediate start We're looking for a hands-on Data Cleansing Analyst to support a major data migration programme within a fast-paced commercial operations environment. This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role working with large, complex catalogue and metadata datasets that must be cleaned, validated, and prepared for migration into a new enterprise system. Strong Excel and data cleansing capability is essential; this role is not suitable for reporting or dashboard-focused analysts. What you'll be doing • Cleanse, standardise, and validate large-scale datasets • Ensure accuracy and consistency of catalogue and metadata across systems • Support data migration, QA, and UAT testing activities • Identify and resolve data inconsistencies across multiple platforms • Produce exception reports and support data gap analysis • Assist with go-live readiness and post-implementation support • This is a delivery-focused role where accuracy and speed directly impact system readiness. What we're looking for • Experience in data cleansing, data quality, or data operations roles • Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas and large datasets essential) • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy • Experience working with high-volume, structured datasets • Ability to work independently on structured data tasks with minimal supervision • Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, task-driven environment • Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholders Nice to have • Experience in media, entertainment, or content/catalogue environments • Exposure to data migration, system implementation, or transformation projects • Familiarity with CRM or enterprise data platforms (e.g. Salesforce or similar large-scale systems) Why this role? • Immediate-start, high-urgency programme • Long-established dataset (~25 years of legacy data) • Real impact role where data quality directly drives system success • Clear direction, focused delivery environment, minimal bureaucracy Interested? If you're a detail-driven Excel-heavy data contractor who enjoys working with complex datasets and delivering clean, structured outputs, we'd like to hear from you. Apply or message directly for a quick conversation.