JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Data collection assistant, on a full-time and permanent basis. This is a predominantly office-based role in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, hybrid working may be possible after a suitable period and relevant arrangements.
The position is to support the team in a major data collection project focused on the gender balance in decision making across the European Union, conducted on behalf of the European Institute for Gender Equality and which feeds into relevant section of the Gender Statistics Database: https://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/dgs/browse/wmidm.
The candidate will be required to undertake direct data collection on women and men in decision-making positions (including leaders of political parties, presidents and members of assemblies and governments, senior administrators) in 35 European countries. Most of the data are collected from websites of the relevant organisations, with often direct contact required for validation or clarifications. It is crucial that the collection is done rigorously and with great attention to detail.

GRADUATE SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

The successful candidate will preferably have background in Social Sciences, Economics or Statistics at undergraduate level. They should have the following skills:
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Competence in MS Office package and in particular MS Excel.
* Confident working with websites in different languages. Knowledge of other EU languages would be beneficial.
*Experience in direct data collection and database management (desirable).
* Knowledge of database management, querying and database software applications (desirable).
*Able to demonstrate a flexible, thorough, accurate and well organised approach to their work.
* Good interpersonal skills and assertiveness.

ABOUT US

Alphametrics Ltd. is a small research company that specialises in quantitative analysis and research in the areas of labour market, social policy (especially topics such as social protection, social exclusion and equal opportunities), regional policy and education and training, specialising on policies at the European level.
The company has also many years of experience in the design and development of databases and information systems to support the collection, validation, storage, processing and dissemination of statistics and information. This gives us a unique capacity to combine statistical research/analysis with the technical aspects of database and software development.
We have a small, international and friendly team based in St Ives - Cambrigeshire.
Alphametrics Ltd. is an associate company of Applica Sprl. See our shared projects at:
https://applica.be/category/projects/current-projects/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details