Strategic Insight Data Science Lead

Role at Surrey and Sussex Police.

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• Division: Corporate Development
  
• Grade: Level 2
  
• Status: Full time, Permanent
  
• Salary: £54,178 - £62,807 (pro‑ratio if less than full time)
  
• Working hours: 36.0 per week
  
• Location: Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
  

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We look for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

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• Lead a small team of specialists in data science, predictive modelling and machine learning.
  
• Advance analytical techniques to generate insights from complex data holdings and support data‑informed decision making at all levels.
  
• Work alongside data engineering, pipelines, flows and visualisation teams.
  
• Maintain close relationships with performance and research leads.
  

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• Degree in statistics, mathematics or a related discipline.
  
• Experience as a BI developer or data scientist.
  
• Strong data modelling background with multiple cloud and on‑premise data sources.
  
• Power BI/ Microsoft Analytics solutions experience, including enterprise architecture, governance, rollout and adoption.
  
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Analysis Services and Power BI embedded.
  
• Proficiency in Python and R, including modern notebook environments.
  
• Strong SQL skills for querying, view creation, functions and stored procedures.
  
• Experience gathering BI requirements and working with business stakeholders.
  
• Experience building dashboards, reports and cubes using SQL, MDX, DAX, Power BI or other visualisation tools.
  
• Dimensional modelling experience, ideally for financial services and public sector.
  
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  
• Self‑management and the ability to work dynamically, adapt and influence across the organisation.
  
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, negotiate solutions and resolve problems with colleagues and customers.
  

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business. We support people to balance life with work, encourage flexible working, agile working, home working and the opportunity to manage your diary and work wherever you provide the best service to the public.

Benefits include:

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• career progression
  
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
  
• generous annual leave allowance
  
• discounts for everyday spend
  
• on‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
  
• generous and supportive parental leave
  
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
  
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
  

We are committed to anti‑racism, diversity and inclusion. The recruitment process is open, accessible and welcomes all applicants irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religious belief.

After submission you will receive a confirmation email. This post may be withdrawn if internal redeployment processes are triggered. Internal staff and redeployed officers will receive preference.

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