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Based in London, the Open Data Institute is a small not-for-profit organisation that has expertise, a strong voice, and influence in our field.

Our mission is to work with companies and governments to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem, where people can make better decisions using data and manage any harmful impacts.

The ODI was co-founded in 2012 by the inventor of the web Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Artificial Intelligence expert Sir Nigel Shadbolt to advocate for the innovative use of open data to affect positive change across the globe.

Our values are that we are expert, enabling and fearless. Read more about our mission here.

Working with us

Our work is always interesting and important, but we have entered into a crucial phase of work at the ODI and have a number of new and exciting opportunities for you to come and work with us.

If you’re passionate about what we do and have skills, knowledge and expertise that will help us achieve our mission and goals, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re a fun, friendly and sometimes lively team. We also place a high value on listening to each other and learning, and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

During Covid-19

Currently, most of our team are continuing to work remotely. For those who are unable to work from home, we have allowed the office to remain open, in a Covid-19 secure way and in keeping with government guidelines. Please note that when it is safe to do so, the office will re-open in full and all members of the team will be expected to be in the office for a number of days per week.

ODI Benefits

• 5% employer contributory pension
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Long term disability cover
• Critical illness cover
• £750 annual professional development budget
• Coaching and mentoring
• Flexible working
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Monthly team building and social events

Applying to work with us

The ODI welcomes and encourages job applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to promote an inclusive culture and a diverse working environment.

To apply, click on our current job vacancies above. If you’ve got any queries, please email [email protected]

Please read: Your privacy: ODI recruitment process.

What our team think about working with the ODI

Oliver Sisman – OpenActive Engagement Consultant:

I love working at the ODI because there are so many opportunities to learn whilst at work, from all of the different projects the ODI are working on, to the Friday lunchtime lectures

Charlotte Mitchell – Delivery Manager:

The ODI is the most people-centric place I have ever worked, staff wellbeing is a real priority and there are many ways that this is manifested across the company. People genuinely care about each other and the work that they do and this makes for a very special and unique working environment

Emma Thwaites – Director of Publishing, Engagement and Communication:

The great team, the chance to work on inspiring projects and the commitment to communicating meaningfully and clearly

Aaron Damoa – Business Administration Apprentice:

I love working at the ODI because of the bubbly and fun environment to work within. Although I am the youngest amongst my colleagues they still treat me as an adult and always include me in any activities that may occur

Amiee Winney – HR Manager:

I love working for the ODI due to the people. I joined the organisation at a testing time, (during COVID 19) and feel that the team have supported and looked out for one another and done it all with a sense of humour, which is needed! I also love that I am able to share ideas and I feel these are listened to by staff at all levels

Julie McMahon – Membership Coordinator:

ODI works hard to achieve its mission but there is fun at the heart of the organisation. ODI has a genuine family friendly approach to work patterns which is really helpful and refreshing