Job Description
Job Title: Data Entry Officer
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary (4 weeks)
Salary: 13.26 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
About Us
Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Entry Officer for a 4-week temporary assignment based in Dorchester.
This role is focused on high-volume data entry. You will be working from pre-prepared spreadsheets and accurately inputting information into a core system, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed, including backdating key data where required.
This is a task-focused role that requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently to deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Input data from pre-prepared source spreadsheets into the council's core system
- Complete all mandatory fields accurately, including backdating required information
- Carry out basic checks to ensure data accuracy
- Meet agreed productivity targets and deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality and handle data in line with data protection standards
Skills and Experience
- Previous data entry or administrative experience
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and computerised systems
- Ability to follow clear processes and instructions
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload
- Reliable, focused, and able to work independently
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
