Data Systems Intern in United Kingdom

This is an excellent opportunity to build a centralised, structured data system within Microsoft 365 / SharePoint to support our client in migrating legacy operational data from basic spreadsheets, documents, and messaging platforms into a secure digital environment.

About the :

This is a 12-week internship opportunity with Ox Grills, as part of the Made Smarter Internship Programme. In this , you will extract, review, and migrate legacy business data from Excel, Word, and WhatsApp into a centralized Microsoft 365 / SharePoint environment mapped by the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC).

The internship is based at Ox Grills and home, gaining practical insights into the workings of a manufacturing environment. As part of the programme, you will benefit from weekly supervision and support by a Made Smarter expert, ensuring you have guidance and resources throughout your internship.

Through this Internship you will have the chance to:

• Audit, extract, and review existing business data across legacy channels (Excel spreadsheets, Xero, Word files, and WhatsApp communications).
• Build a structured, secure Microsoft 365 / SharePoint data system based on mapping produced by the MTC.
• Cleanse, validate, and standardise data sets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and usability.
• Collaborate with IT and internal stakeholders to test, validate, and transition workflows to the new platform.

Duties and responsibilities
Main activities will include :

• Create a centralised, structured data system within Microsoft 365 to support Ox Grills in migrating legacy operational data from basic spreadsheets, documents, and messaging platforms into a secure digital environment.
• Extracting, auditing, and categorizing historical business and operational data held across informal legacy formats (Excel, Word, WhatsApp, paper records).
• Setting up, structuring, and organizing a new SharePoint document and data location adhering to MTC mapping guidelines.
• Performing system testing, validation checks, and data verification alongside business stakeholders.
• Documenting system structures, access protocols, and brief user guidelines to ensure sustainable adoption post-migration.
• Facilitate the training and adoption of the new Digital system to our users

Skills and experience
ESSENTIAL:

• Educated to degree level (or currently studying towards a degree) in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in digital tools related to the objective (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite, SharePoint, advanced Excel/data manipulation tools).
• Strong team player with a proactive, adaptable attitude, comfortable working closely with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating sound judgment when interacting with others; highly communicative and able to integrate well within a team.

DESIRABLE:

• Prior experience with Microsoft SharePoint setup, Power Automate, or Microsoft Lists.
• Experience in data migration, data cleansing, or database structural mapping.
• Understanding of basic data security, permissions management, and GDPR principles within cloud storage environments.

Location
Home working

Benefits

• Working from home.
• Holiday pay during your internship

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