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Database & Data Systems Officer
Nekton Mission —Oxford
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Data analysis skills
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Finance Assistant Apprentice (includes one day per week at college)
STEP BY STEP PARTNERSHIP LTD —Aldershot
- £19,000 - £21,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
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Solution Owner - FTC 12 months
RM Education Limited —Abingdon
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
11h
Data Analytics & AI Solutions Group Leader
UL Solutions —Basingstoke
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
11d
Water Networks Modeller
Stantec —High Wycombe
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Analysis skills
- Computer networking
- Annual leave
Head of Flight Physics
AALTO —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection
AWE —Reading
- £30,750 - £58,920 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Deciphex —Oxford
- 8 hour shift
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Credit Controller
Lucy Electric —Thame
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Blast Technical Lead
AECOM —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Civil Engineer (Water)
J&T Business Consulting —Slough
- £45,000 - £85,000 a year
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
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Systems Engineer (System Design Specialist)
Leidos —Farnborough
- £47,600 - £61,000 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Work from home
eLearning Instructional Designer
Flourish —Newbury
- £32,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
IT Compliance Analyst
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £48,290 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Solution Owner
RM Education Limited —Abingdon
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
10d
Software Development Manager
BriqueWeb Digital Solutions —Reading
- £42,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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IT Compliance Analyst
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £48,290 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- IT
- Annual leave
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10d
Graduate Systems Engineer
Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd —Denham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Software Engineer
Pexip —Reading
- Full-time
- Azure
- AWS
- Computer networking
- Work from home
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Graduate Systems Engineer
Martin-Baker —Denham
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d

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Database & Data Systems Officer

Nekton Mission
Oxford

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year

Qualifications

Azure
Computer Science
R
Data analysis skills
Mathematics
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Software development
APIs
IT
Linux
AI
Python
Information architecture
MySQL

Full job description

Ocean Census

Ocean Census’ mission is to accelerate the discovery of ocean life and catalyse its protection for future generations. Launched in April 2023 by The Nippon Foundation and Nekton Foundation, Ocean Census is the largest programme in history to discover life in our ocean, heralding a new era of pioneering research and scientific exploration to accelerate species discovery and protection.

In 2026, we launched Ocean Census NOVA, an open-access hub dedicated to ‘discovered’ new marine species. It streamlines the journey of novel species data from initial input and quality assurance to global public presentation, enabling rapid publication and broader utilisation.

Role Summary

This position is part of the Ocean Census Data Team. The team supports species discovery workshops globally and the registration of new species on Ocean Census NOVA. This rapid route to open-access recording and sharing of new marine species enables conservationists, governments, and researchers to account for newly discovered species more quickly, accelerating the discovery process. We are now seeking a dynamic data and database specialist to take Ocean Census NOVA to its next stage of development.

The core of the role is to support the wider team in gathering, managing and analysing project data. The postholder will maintain and optimise relational databases, server infrastructure, and automated workflows, ensuring reliable, scalable data systems that enable efficient reporting and accelerate species discovery.

The role requires the successful candidate to intermittently attend the Oxford HQ. However, the majority of work could be home-based. This is a grant-linked full-time 6-month position with option of 3-month extension.

Key Responsibilities

Database architecture and schema design:

Provide support to improve current databases and identify opportunities for improvement, such as developing future strategies to improve database accuracy and analysis, monitoring database performance, ensuring that all data complies with legal regulations.
Draft documentation, including data management plans, data standards, procedure and definitions, amongst others.
Organise data into different categories (e.g. metadata, images, videos, genetic data) and be responsible for ensuring that data is protected and backed-up.

Server administration, security and infrastructure:

Responsible for database performance, monitor users accounts, access levels, software licences and permissions, ensuring secure data handling protocols across the team. Responsible for the application users communication related to Ocean Census.
Maintain data files for easy access and develop the data storage architecture across the organisation; maintain and develop robust backup strategies (e.g., hard drives and server): and implement new data policies as required.

AI Integration and data pipelines:

Review, monitor, and maintain the host website/server and its components, including frontend user forms designed for taxonomists to log new species and the backend MySQL database, while overseeing user roles, access permissions, administrative dashboards, and both internal and external facing interactive galleries to troubleshoot technical glitches, serving as the primary technical liaison to communicate and report escalated issues to third-party operators.

Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential competencies:

Knowledge of computer programming such as MySQL, Linux programming, APIs, command-line environment and data validation best practices (IT literacy).
2 years of experience working in a related field.
Strong hands-on experience with R and Python as query languages and tools for complex data analyses.
Experience in information architecture and database maintenance.
Experience with backup strategies and connecting with different public repositories follow FAIR data management strategies.
Problem-solving skills and being able to work at a fast pace, in an agile environment and to tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and compliance with data standards.
Experience in coordinating specimen and data management with international collaborators.
Familiar with Microsoft database administrator (e.g., Azure, PowerApp) or alternative programs.
Excellent written skills and ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively.

Desirable:

Strong marine biological literacy and a deep understanding of ocean life.
Knowledge of software development.
Familiarity with ecological data analysis.
Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence technology and how to include in databases tasks and to assist in the analysis of tabular data and images desirable. Also, it is desirable to know how this knowledge might be able to assist in the development of the Ocean Census pipeline for species discovery.
Experience in genetic databases.
Experience integrating AI into data management processes.
Track record of scientific publications and experience reporting to funders.
Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally to provide on-site technical and data infrastructure support during Ocean Census global events, such as expeditions and/or species discovery workshops.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related fields (Required).
Master’s degree (Desirable).

Diversity Statement

Ocean Census is working towards being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, and disability statuses. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and flexible work arrangements to ensure every candidate has the support they need.

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