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Senior Data Scientist

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11 months ago
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Senior Data Scientist: Up to £73,346, plus 28.97% pension, hybrid working, flexible hours and guaranteed learning and development.

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can use data science to influence, innovate and inspire improvements?

Can you use DWP's data to improve the customer journey and outcomes for millions of people?

Digital with Purpose.

DWP Digital is looking for a Senior Data Scientist with excellent leadership skills to coach and guide a team of talented Data Scientists. You'll be creating cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that will help millions of DWP users with health conditions and disabilities.

DWP services cover everything from paying pensions and helping children & families, to helping people find work and supporting relatives of lost loved ones.

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

You and your role:

If you have used a variety of programming languages or data science techniques to harness the power of data and think that data science can transform how government services work, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll work with huge datasets and apply data science to drive critical public service transformation. You'll use data to influence choices on issues that affect millions of UK citizens.

You'll join a close-knit team at the heart of one DWP's highest priority transformation projects - the Health Transformation Programme.

Our Data Scientists work closely with multidisciplinary development teams to design and deliver new features for the PIP and Health Assessment services.
We use our expertise in datasets and data science techniques to ensure any development is supported by data, helping to improve outcomes for claimants and DWP colleagues.
You will collaborate with colleagues from a range of different digital professions to promote the use of data.
Your primary stakeholders will include the Design & Build and Strategy teams that support the Health Transformation programme.Essential criteria:

Academic background in Data Science, Maths, Statistics or Computer Science
Significant experience delivering innovative, data-driven solutions and applying a range of data science techniques to solve business problems or improve processes
Ability to explore, combine and transform data from across disparate sources, writing code in R, Python or SQL that is testable and scalable
Experience of building team capability through role modelling, mentoring and coaching
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with colleagues to understand their requirements and deliver complex analytical projects
Ability to communicate results to a range of audiences, translating technical concepts into non-technical language where necessary
You find opportunities to use Data Science to contribute to team or wider organisational priorities.Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll be based in your choice of one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We operate a hybrid working model, with some time in the office and some time at home.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £63,517 per annum.

Additionally, a Digital Allowance of up to £9,829 per annum is available for exceptional candidates, based on our assessment of your skills and experience.

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of over 28.97%, worth up to £18,400 per year.

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 over time.

Plus, all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi leave.

We have a benefits package built around your work-life balance, which includes:

Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
Family-friendly policies
Time off for volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
Working in an award-winning environment and culture
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs

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