Data and Technical Officer

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Are you careful and meticulous with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team in developing databases and digital projects? We’re looking for a Data and Technical Officer to help our digital team develop its databases. You will support live and pilot digital products and databases used by Science and Standards and Conformity Assessment Bodies. This will include maintaining accurate and high-quality records relating to MSC certified fisheries and those fisheries undergoing assessment, chain of custody certified organisations and the activities of each accredited certifier.

You will be required to manage and support existing MSC Access/SQL databases and provide helpdesk support for larger applications in collaboration with other MSC IT teams. You will also undertake data queries, analyses and graphical outputs, and may be required to train and support certification and MSC staff as necessary in the use of E-cert and core operational databases. This will involve working closely with members of the Strategic Research, Supply Chain and Fisheries teams.

Who are you?

You will have:

          a degree or equivalent experience in natural sciences, computing and IT, or other discipline relevant to the role

          well-developed IT skills, including good use of MS Office products

          proficiency in database design, administration and experience in using SQL Server databases

          the ability to work across teams and build and maintain good relationships.

Who are we?

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Through our world-leading certification and ecolabeling programme we recognise and reward sustainable fisheries and through the leadership of our partners, create market incentives to encourage other fisheries to improve the way they operate. Over 300 fisheries around the world, representing 12% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC programme. MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 100 countries.

Application Process

          A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job specification, and include information on your salary expectations and details of your right to work in the UK; and

          A copy of your current CV.

Please ensure that they are sent as Word or PDF documents with the titles "your name cover letter" and "your name CV". The subject of your email should read: Data and Technology Officer

Applications closing date: 25 June 2018 at 09:00 am (BST )

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