Job Description
The Nutrition Society is a registered charity, based in Hammersmith, London. formed in 1941, it is a diverse community of 2800 members across 78 countries with the independence and courage to challenge, question and progress forward the field of nutrition. Through a progressive approach that champions collaboration and breaking down research silos, the Society is pushing forward the field of nutrition for the benefit of people and animals, whilst balancing the health of the planet too. About the role: We are looking for a motivated Data Administration Apprentice to join our team on a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship. This role combines day-to-day administrative support with hands-on data work — sourcing, formatting, checking, and presenting information so it is accurate, secure, and easy for colleagues to use. You will develop practical data literacy skills while supporting the smooth running of the office and its systems. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build a foundation in data handling and analysis alongside core administrative and organisational skills, with a route into more specialist data or analyst roles. Key responsibilities: Source, collate, and format data from a range of internal and external systems in line with organisational standards Check data for quality issues such as duplicates, errors, or inconsistencies, and take corrective action Store, manage, and share data securely and in compliance with GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and internal policies Apply basic anonymisation techniques where required for privacy or compliance Use spreadsheets and simple dashboarding tools to organise and visualise data (e.g. tables, charts, pivot tables) Carry out basic statistical calculations (e.g. averages, percentages, totals) to summarise information Produce clear documentation of data sources, actions taken, and findings, using standard templates Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team, including some diary management, correspondence, and filing, primarily working in the international secretariat department Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring information is up to date and easily retrievable Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders Support meetings with scheduling, minute-taking, and follow-up actions Handle routine enquiries by telephone, email, and in person, directing them appropriately Required skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good written and verbal communication skills Comfortable using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel/Word) or equivalent tools Organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial: Some prior experience in an office, admin, or customer-facing role Basic familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, or reporting tools An analytical mindset and interest in problem-solving Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (