As a Data Administrator at CEF, you’ll be responsible for keeping our core business data accurate, consistent and up to date. On a daily basis, you’ll maintain company-wide databases covering products, suppliers, users, locations and classifications, ensuring information is reliable and ready to support our branch network and wider teams.
You’ll handle data queries and requests through Jira Service Desk, email and phone, working closely with branches, internal departments and external suppliers. The role also involves processing supplier price updates, supporting GP monitoring and carrying out analysis using tools such as Excel and Power BI. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to project work and help administer additional processes as needed, playing a key part in how information flows across the business.
Our Data Management team are based from Janet Nash House, usually spending 3x days in the office and up to 2x days from home as agreed with your Line Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintaining our company wide databases including but not limited to: Product, Supplier, User, Location and Classification.
Providing support to colleagues via Jira Service Desk, Email and Telephone.
Working with External Suppliers, Procurement and our inhouse companies to ensure price updates are received and processed efficiently, accurately and to specific deadlines.
Analytics and GP Monitoring using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other tools.
Project Work
Administration of all other Corporate Data Processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills specifically the ability to define formulas and use VLOOKUP tools.
Good communication skills.
Excellent organisation skills
Ability to spot potential data anomalies based on predetermined guidelines.
Ability to prioritise and multitask
Confident using available tools and knowledge libraries to try to solve problems independently
Skills Required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP)
- Power BI experience
- Experience with Jira Service Desk or ticketing systems
- Database maintenance experience (product, supplier, user, location, classification)
- Good communication skills (email, phone, cross-team collaboration)
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to spot data anomalies based on guidelines
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
- Confident using available tools and knowledge libraries to solve problems independently
What We Do
City Electrical Factors (CEF) is the largest distributor of electrical products in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1951, the company operates over 400 branches, providing a wide range of electrical, hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment to professional contractors and the public. They are known for their extensive product range, including cables, power tools, and renewable energy solutions like solar and EV charging equipment.









