Data Administrator
Permanent - Part Time £24,000 - £26,000 / yearJob Overview
As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.
Valpak contributes to achieving the mission of Reconomy’s complete global compliance offering – Comply Loop. Solving increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert local knowledge, and through leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.
About the role
The Data Administrator will collect and process data relating to our clients’ obligations under the Packaging, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Batteries regulations. The Data Administrator will work alongside Account Managers and Data Team Managers to compile data and calculate obligations for a range of accounts.
The Data Administrator will liaise with suppliers of Data Insights’ customers to collect information by email, as well as spending time at client sites to undertake weighing exercises. They will also interact with other departments within Valpak, as well as external organisations, and will therefore need excellent communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
Key accountabilities
Data cleansing and maintenance
- To use in-house computer software to input and analyse weights information
- To use MS Excel applications to check and improve the accuracy of data within Environmental Product Information Centre (EPIC) database
Collection of packaging, WEEE and batteries data
- To visit client sites to conduct weighing exercises
- To collect and weigh sample products at Valpak offices
- To contact the suppliers of Data Insights’ clients to gain weights information by email
Understanding of the packaging, WEEE, and batteries regulations
- To receive in-house training on the packaging, WEEE and batteries regulations
- To provide support to the Account Managers in the calculation of the packaging, WEEE and Batteries waste submissions
Customer service
- To produce written communication with clients and suppliers through emails and letters
- To provide telephone support to clients and suppliers when collecting packaging weights information
Valpak company policies
- To work within the guidelines of Valpak’s ISO accreditation and Risk Management Policies
- To adhere to all of Valpak’s Health and Safety Policies
Key areas
- Provide a high standard of accuracy in collection and management of data
- Develop a good understanding of Data Insights’ services and processes
- Provide excellent customer service when dealing with clients and clients’ suppliers
What we need from you
Experience, skills
- Task Driven
- Confident working with data via MS Excel
- Experience of working in an office environment using email and telephone is desirable
- Experience of analysing and manipulating large volumes of data is desirable
- Must have high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be a confident individual who can work well on their own or as part of a team
- Must have high level of professionalism
- An interest in environmental issues is desirable
Qualifications
- Full UK Manual Driving License
- Minimum: Grade C in Mathematics and English GSCE/O Level standard
- Desirable: Educated to at least A level standard or equivalent