Vacancy #:
7384
Unit:
TRAFFIC International
Organisation:
TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)
Location:
TRAFFIC International, Cambridge, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Reporting to:
Database Manager
Work percentage:
100%
Grade:
A3
Expected start date:
01 October 2025
Type of contract:
Fixed-term (12 months)
Closing date:
10 September 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

TRAFFIC has developed a comprehensive trade database (the Wildlife Trade Information System, or WiTIS) that facilitates the storage, processing, and analysis of specific trade-related information. This information allows analysts to build an understanding of existing and emerging trade trends.
The primary role of the Data Support Officer will be the accurate and consistent entry of wildlife trade data from a range of sources into TRAFFIC’s database, ensuring that the information is recorded in a standardised manner across all data entry activities. It will also include responsibilities for market monitoring, research, and data analysis, as well as providing support and training to other data staff. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the database.
The salary for this role is dependent on skills and experience and will be in the range of £27,869 to £34,836.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Must be able to work in person in the Cambridge office
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject
• Minimum of a year’s experience with the collection and collation of data, ideally with experience using a relational database management system
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience gathering, analysing and presenting accurate information to managers.
• Excellent computer literacy with an emphasis on using spreadsheets and database systems.
• An eye for detail and a keen interest and ability to recognise connections between data
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team as well as independently, with respect for and sensitivity to multi-cultural approaches
• Familiarity with and an interest in conservation, particularly trade issues
• Fluency in English with excellent English writing skills – other language skills would be an advantage.

Please refer the Job description for details