VACANCY: Data Officer
PLEASE NOTE: CLAPA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and will assess all prospective employees in line with this commitment. See the recruitment pack below for more details.
About CLAPA
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone. Find out more.
Data Officer
Details
- £28,000 (per annum, pro-rata)
- Flexible: Up to 21 Hours Per Week (part-time, flexible start/finish times)
- Permanent contract
- Reporting to Digital Product Manager
- Home-based within the United Kingdom. Two days per annum required at the CLAPA Office in London (E2 9DA) for all-staff meetings (travel expenses paid).
Please note: At CLAPA, we pride ourselves on our flexible approach to remote working. We would be happy to hear from candidates who need to work fewer hours or on a non-traditional schedule. If you are the right person for this role, we’ll find the right working approach for you.
Benefits
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure over Christmas from 24th December to 1st January inclusive, and an extra day off during your birthday month.
- Flexible working hours as agreed by manager, access to unpaid leave and ‘Time off in Lieu’ policy.
- Access to ‘Health Assured’ Employee Assistance Programme
- 5% non-contributory pension.
Role Description
CLAPA’s Data Officer is responsible for the day-to-day flow of data in and out of the charity’s various systems, including fundraising, marketing and service-use platforms. They ensure this data is captured, formatted and imported in a timely and accurate manner, and assist with data analysis to support everything from funding applications to decisions around organisational strategy.
This post also plays a key role in troubleshooting and development of CLAPA’s data systems and works with staff at all levels of the charity to understand and fulfil their data needs. They will be trained and supported in every aspect of their work by the Digital Product Manager.
The successful candidate will be highly IT-literate, with a strong eye for detail, a passion for hunting down errors, and a good understanding of data management and protection principles. They will enjoy working flexibly with a remote team of dedicated colleagues to find creative solutions to unique problems and support CLAPA’s vision and values.
“Being CLAPA’s Data Officer has been one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences of my working life. The role brings together the complexities of data management and analysis, alongside a tangible connection to CLAPA’s work and impact. The work is always interesting, especially if you’re someone who loves problem solving and collaborating on novel solutions. More broadly, CLAPA is a genuinely warm and welcoming place to work, where it really feels like everyone’s effort and time is appreciated.”
– Outgoing CLAPA Data Officer (2023-2025)
How to Apply
Please complete the application form linked in the below recruitment pack. For safeguarding reasons, we are unable to accept CVs or cover letters.
Applications close: 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews: Friday 14th November 2025
Start date: ASAP
Data Officer Recruitment Pack (PDF)
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Contact Digital Product Manager at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or the application process.
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