As the living, growing home of our national story, The National Archives is a special place to work. We’re an institution nearly 200 years old with a collection spanning 1,000 years of history.
We’ve set ourselves the challenge of becoming the 21st Century national archive - a different kind of cultural and heritage institution: Inclusive, Entrepreneurial, Disruptive. We won’t become this overnight. It will take time, focus, effort and daring.
That’s where you come in. Because we can’t do this without you.
Job Overview
Salary: £45,000 per annum (£43,367 salary + £1633 market supplement)
Contract type: Permanent
Band: E / Higher Executive Officer
Closing date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 at midnight
Shape the Future of the Nation’s Memory
At The National Archives, we are more than custodians of the past – we are pioneers in digital archiving, ensuring the UK’s public records are robust, connected, and accessible for generations to come. As a Data Engineer in our small, dynamic Digital Archiving team, you’ll help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched, unlocking its value for public use and discovery
Why Join Us?
- Your work will directly support the preservation and accessibility of the UK’s documentary heritage, including a new Parliamentary Archives project.
- We nurture talent, value every voice, and support personal and professional development. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-looking team where your ideas are heard and your growth is championed.
- Work with a modern tech stack including Python, SQL, Shell scripting, Talend, XSLT, XML, CSV, JSON, RDF, RDBMS, NoSQL, and graph databases. You’ll help design and build scalable data pipelines, automate data processing, and develop tools for data enrichment and integration
- We invest in your learning, offering opportunities to develop your skills in emerging technologies and data practices that enhance public access to archives.
This Job Would Suit…
If you’ve been working in an entry-level data role and are ready to take the next step, this is an ideal opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities. We welcome those who are passionate about data, eager to learn, and keen to make a real impact. Data skills are highly valued at The National Archives, and you’ll be part of an active internal data community where specialists from across the organisation share knowledge, collaborate, and solve problems together.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop scalable, repeatable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to
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The National Archives offers a unique and enriching work environment, steeped in nearly 200 years of history and dedicated to becoming a modern, inclusive cultural institution. Employees benefit from a flexible working culture that supports both onsite and remote work, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team focused on transparency and governance. Joining us means being part of a transformative journey where your contributions will directly impact the preservation and accessibility of our national story.
