Student Data Scientist

Grade

£, - £,(as of April pay band figures) 

The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a huge transformation and is looking for aStudent Data Scientistto undertake data science and analytics, machine learning and use of AI to enable the Council to enhance its use of data in strategic and operational decision making. They hey will also be part of a structured development programme by the Council to offer development opportunities around data science.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment. 
 
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can THRIVE – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment. 
 
Cheshire West and Chester Council's Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department is looking to recruit an experienced and motivatedStudent Data Scientist to undertake data science and analytics, machine learning and use of AI to enable the Council to enhance its use of data in strategic and operational decision making. They will also be part of a structured development programme by the Council to offer development opportunities around data science. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created and progressive team with big ambitions for the future. This role is aGrade , £, - £,(as of April pay band figures).

Responsibilities include:

Working as part of the Data Science team to deliver and contribute to wider data science exercises in the Council

Contributing to data model building, capability development and related design decisions required for analytics or data science within the business

Contributing to the full portfolio of data science, machine learning and AI work on behalf of the Council. Supporting the identification of the specific business need(s), undertake data gathering and determine the best tools, data, and techniques to address it.

Contributing to the design and implementation of analytics within digital and data solutions, supporting the Data Scientist to identify and support high value opportunities

The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification or equivalent experience in computing, with data science specialism. They will also have some demonstrable experience of operational data modelling, demonstrable ability to create dashboards in MS Power BI or similar visualisation tools and experience of communicating analysis & insight in tailored ways to suit the audience. 

For more detailed information on what the role involves and person specification requirements, please review the job profile. 
 
By joining Cheshire West and Chester Council, you will be part of a GOLD Investors in People (IiP) organisation which is focused on building a stronger future where we all play our part in thriving, caring and sustainable communities.

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No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.