Employment Type Contract 9 month Part time contract 2.5 days per week (we are flexible on how these hours are worked.)
Location Hybrid · Didcot, UK 1 day a week in Harwell (Tuesday's)
Salary £25,000 - £28,000 (GBP)
Seniority Junior
Closing: 11:59pm, 12th Jul 2026 BST
Perks and benefits
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Flexible working hours
Work from home option
Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Sabbatical Opportunities
Professional development
Paid volunteer days
Salary sacrifice
Team social events
Extracurricular clubs
Cycle to work scheme

Job Description
Data Entry Assistant

Details: The role is a 9 month fixed term contract and offering part time hours. We are looking for 2.5 days per week and we are flexible on how this is worked so it can be spread across multiple days if you wish. Hybrid working is offered and Tuesday is the teams anchor day so you will be required to be in the office, however, you are free to work from home the rest of the time if you wish.

Role Purpose

The Data Entry Assistant is responsible for inputting and managing information in systems and databases. Their main duties include collecting data from various sources, creating and updating databased, reviewing records, checking data for accuracy and completeness, updating existing records with new information, providing update reports, and retrieving files from the database.

The Data Entry Assistant will work with various types of data, including financial records, organisation profiles, and survey responses. The nature of the data may vary depending on the task.

Key Responsibilities

Enter new data into our databases and related systems accurately and consistently.

Update existing organisation, capability, and survey records.

Catalogue and tag data using agreed classifications, taxonomies, and naming conventions.

Verify information by comparing records against approved sources.

Check data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before it is used in reporting or analysis.

Identify missing, duplicate, or inconsistent records and escalate issues where needed.

Retrieve data and records in response to clearly defined requests.

Prepare spreadsheets and data extracts for periodic reports, dashboards, or Analyst review.

Support basic data cleaning and formatting tasks.

Maintain organised records of data sources, updates, and changes.

Support the team with administrative tasks related to data collection, data entry, and record keeping.

Follow agreed processes for data handling, confidentiality, and quality assurance.

Undertake other protracted tasks as required from time to time.

Skills & Experience Required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good computer literacy with excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel, etc.).

Ability to work with spreadsheets and structured information.

Basic knowledge of databases, such as Dynamics, and database management tools.

Good command of English, both oral and written.

Good numeracy skills.

Ability to follow instructions, processes, and naming conventions consistently.

Ability to work to deadlines and manage repetitive tasks accurately.

Organised, methodical, and reliable approach to work.

Desirable:
Experience in data entry, administration, business support, research support, finance administration, or records management.

Basic experience using Microsoft Dynamics, CRM systems, survey tools, or database platforms.

Experience handling organisation records, survey responses, financial data, or operational datasets.

Interest in research, data analysis, innovation, economic development, or the UK space sector.

About us & how we work:
We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work. This helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

We connect - and engage with people and ideas

We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams. Our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of any individual, providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. If you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.

We offer a hybrid policy which is designed around collaboration, one 'anchor' day per week working with your direct team and another flexible day per week to be spent collaborating or working with other colleagues.

Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult.

At Satellite Applications Catapult, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level. Please note, we unfortunately can not offer sponsorship for this position.

If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.