Senior Data Scientist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime Full time
Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC, and we are excited to hear about your experiences.

Join us to make London a safer city for all.

Do you want to play a role in making London safer through the generation and effective use of data science and analysis? We're recruiting multiple roles to create a new Data Science team within the MOPAC Evidence & Insight function.

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, Deputy Mayor and Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.

Working within MOPAC, Evidence & Insight is the dedicated in-house analytics team consisting of experienced analysts and researchers conducting performance analytics, social research and public opinion surveys, all for the purpose of best supporting MOPAC and ensuring evidence is at the centre of policy to make London safer. Read more about the team here MOPAC data and statistics | London City Hall.

We are assembling a Data Science team at MOPAC and seeking talented individuals to fill multiple roles. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to leveraging data science to drive actionable insights and support MOPAC in achieving its statutory aims.

As a Senior Data Scientist you will leading a team of Data Scientists, providing project management, planning, and daily activity guidance. The role involves utilizing expertise in data science, machine learning, and other techniques to deliver complex analytical projects for MOPAC. The role also involves contributing to MOPAC's Data Science strategy by identifying emerging trends, collaborating with senior leaders, and driving innovation. The role also involves providing expert support in specialised technical areas, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting the practical usage of the data science work program

You will have the opportunity to take your analytical prowess and demonstrate data science methodologies, forecast and explain variations in London crime, discover insights from the free text answers in our surveys and provide a range of practical outputs for non-data specialists.

Selected responsibilities would include:
  • Playing a key role in developing the data science organisational capability within MOPAC.
  • Expertise in data science techniques and capabilities (i.e., data mining, visualisation, predictive analysis, statistics, time series, large language models, geospatial analytics).
  • Ensuring data science is a key aspect within MOPAC decision making in terms of oversight of the MPS, but also other areas where appropriate.
  • Attending, contributing to and presenting at MOPAC / MPS corporate (and other public scrutiny) boards and similar Policy meetings where required.
  • Proficiency in coding with SQL, DAX, M, Python or R, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data efficiently.
  • Experience in designing and implementing methodologies to create robust comparison groups for evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives.
This post is ideally suited to someone who is a curious, flexible thinker, with excellent statistical, technical and interpersonal skills. If you are passionate about using data for the benefit of all Londoners, apply today

Want to find out what it's like to work with MOPAC?

You can find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.

If you have a question about the role please contact Anthony DuGuay by emailing Please do not send applications directly to them as MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process.

If your query is about the recruitment process, please contact HR via the email below instead.

Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

Please note that you will not be able to go back and edit your application once you have pressed the submit button. We advise all candidates to make note of the supplementary questions and draft their answers outside of the recruitment portal.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

In addition to an excellent salary and civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and flexible working arrangements.

Where are we based?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

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