Job Title: Web Data Scraping Specialist for UK and Ireland Student Clubs and Societies .

Job Title: Web Data Scraping Specialist for UK and Ireland Student Clubs and Societies Project Description: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Web Data Scraping Specialist to collect comprehensive data on student societies from universities in the UK and Ireland. This project focuses firstly on the Russell Group of universities then the rest of the UK and Ireland. The data will be sourced from specific society landing pages on university websites and will include name of society, first names, surnames, society names, email addresses, social media links, and contact numbers (if available). This will then be presented in a CSV file broken down by each University An example of a Russel Group URL to scrape from can be found here for Leeds University [login to view URL] Job Requirements: 1. Web Scraping Expertise: Proficient in web scraping techniques and tools. Experience with Python, BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or other relevant web scraping frameworks. 2. Research and Data Extraction: Ability to navigate university websites, specifically the society landing pages. Extract data accurately while maintaining data quality. 3. Data Fields: Collect and organize the following data fields: First name Surname Society name Email Social media links Contact number (if available) 4. Targeted Universities: Focus first on Russell Group universities, then the rest of the UK and Ireland. 5. Data Verification: Ensure the accuracy of the collected data by cross-referencing and verifying. 6. Data Organization: Organize the collected data into a structured format, such as a spreadsheet or database. 7. Regular Updates: Provide regular updates on the progress of data collection. 8. Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality and security of the gathered data. 9. Communication: Effective communication skills to report progress, challenges, and findings. 10. Deadline: - Complete the scraping of data for all identified societies within a specified timeframe. How to Apply: If you are an experienced Web Data Scraping Specialist and are capable of collecting data from university society landing pages accurately, please submit your proposal. In your proposal, include the following: Your relevant experience and expertise in web scraping. Approach and tools you intend to use for the data scraping. Your estimated time frame to complete the project. Your proposed cost for the entire project. Additional Notes: Please note that scraping websites may have legal and ethical considerations. Ensure that your methods comply with relevant laws and regulations. This project will be ongoing as we plan to expand our data collection to other universities. Disclaimer: The hiring party acknowledges the necessity of complying with all relevant laws and guidelines related to web scraping and data privacy. The freelancer assumes full responsibility for adhering to these regulations.