Senior Data Scientist

3 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Department for Work and Pensions Full time

Job summary

This role requires you to pass clearance. For further information, please see �Security Clearance Requirement�.

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can use data science to influence, innovate and inspire improvements? Would you love the opportunity to use our wealth of data to inform the customer journey for millions of users?

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over �195bn a year to support some of society�s most vulnerable people.

In Retirement Services, we are responsible for running and transforming digital services. We ensure people over state pension age can plan for and secure all the support they need to live a life without unnecessary hardship. Every year we pay over �120 billion to 18 million DWP customers, including 1 million overseas customers residing in 229 countries.

We are a key part of DWP's modernisation story with commitments to deliver end-to-end service transformation across the support we provide to citizens and DWP staff.

If you have strong stakeholder management skills and think that data science can transform how government services work, we�d love to hear from you.

Job description

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be part of the Analytics team working with Digital Performance Analysts, Business Analysts and other Data Scientists to deliver insights from data to a diverse range of stakeholders according to their unique needs.

You will lead data discovery work, exploring back- and front-end data from our digital services to find opportunities for performance optimisation. By working closely with digital product teams, you will build up expertise which will allow you to provide ad-hoc analysis at pace and shape the services we deliver to citizens.

You will support the safe migration of State Pension and Pension Credit claimants to a new, modern IT estate. By scrutinising a variety of data sources and working with subject matter experts to understand how complex policies and calculations can be implemented and optimised, you will support a seamless transition of pension benefits to a transformed digital service.

You will also have the opportunity to develop new analytics capabilities for Retirement Services, such as A/B testing or building Natural Language Processing models to maximise the value of user feedback. You will steer the development of a modernised, data-driven approach to controlling quality and accuracy in Later Life services while aligning to DWP standards and strategies.

Whether working independently, as part of, or leading a team, you will take responsibility for delivering quality outcomes as well as the behaviours displayed by you and your team. You will strive to ensure Retirement Services is a great place to work, where everyone feels safe and supported to work together to achieve shared goals.

Working in DWP Digital you will benefit from a great learning and development offer and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous professional development. You will join a Data Science community and a Data Practice, where you will have the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with colleagues. You will participate in events and activities that strengthen the community, such as hackathons, show and tells etc.

We care about our employees and can offer you an environment that is family-friendly, supportive and inclusive in an organisation with real social purpose.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Strong stakeholder management skills and experience of working with a range of people and teams to deliver results and influencing decision-making. Experience of proactively building relationships across different teams, advocating for the use of data and educating stakeholders on the art of the possible with data science.Experience in tackling loosely defined problems, working with stakeholders and colleagues to narrow down scope, delivering value iteratively and at the earliest opportunity in alignment with business goals.Experience in exploring and analysing large, disparate datasets, understanding their limitations and working with subject matter experts to deliver insights relevant in business context at pace.Experience of a wide range of analytical, data science and data visualisation techniques and associated limitations, with expertise in a number of techniques including theoretical basis and application.Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to present complex analysis clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences, explain the implications of analytical evidence and limitations of data sources and provide recommendations.Experience of SQL and Python to an advanced level.

Desirable criteria

Experience of using version control software, such as git.Experience working with event-based data or web analytics data.Experience working in notebook environments such as Jupyter or DataBricks.

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Describe a time when you had to learn a skill, build new relationships with stakeholders or become an expert in a topic to deliver insight from data relevant to business context.

Benefits

Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.�

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

Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.Generous annual leave � at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro�rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year�s continuous service.Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women�s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.�

Salary Information

Pay for this role is from �52,412 to �63,517.

The maximum salary for the grade is �63,517, however a Digital Allowance of up to �9,829 per annum is available for exceptional candidates, based on our assessment of your skills and experience.

Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview.

Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current salary.

Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion may move to the bottom of the next grade pay scale or 10% increase in salary whichever would be the greater.

  • Senior Data Research Scientist

    3 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Economicsnetwork Full time

    We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Research Scientist to join our research team at Economicsnetwork, located in the North East of England. As a key member of our team, you will play a leading role in delivering high-quality research and developing new methods for measuring emotion-like states in wild bees.Our ideal candidate will have a strong...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    About the RoleENGINEERINGUK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to join our Content Discovery (Recommendations) team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to work on building recommender systems that provide our audiences with relevant and engaging content at the right place and time.

  • Data Scientist Leader

    7 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Harnham Full time

    Senior Research ScientistEstimated salary range: £85,000 per annum.We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our team at Harnham. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and building models using Python or R across regression, segmentation, clustering, and survey analysis. You will work closely with technical and...

  • Data Scientist Lead

    7 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Harnham Full time

    **Harnham** seeks a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist to join its dynamic team of scientists working on high-impact ML projects focused on family planning and contraceptives in low-income countries.The ideal candidate will have a PhD and research experience, with proficiency in Python or R, and expertise in clustering, regression, segmentation, and...

  • Data Scientist Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom BBC UK Full time

    The BBC UK is seeking a Data Scientist Lead to join its Content Discovery team. As a Data Scientist Lead, you will lead a cross-functional team to develop data science products at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team and contribute to the development of recommender systems that provide our audiences with the most relevant and...

  • Government Data Scientist Vacancy

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom HM Land Registry Full time

    Government Data Scientist VacancyEstimated Annual Salary: £60,000 - £80,000About the OpportunityH M Land Registry invites applications for a Data Scientist position. The successful candidate will have advanced skills in data analysis, machine learning, and programming languages.Main ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement predictive models to inform business...

  • Data Scientist

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Greggs Full time

    Data ScientistWe have a fantastic opportunity to join the IT team at Greggs as a Data Scientist. Data and Artificial Intelligence is seen as a fundamental enabler of our growth drivers, helping the business to look forward and understand our customers better. As a Data Scientist you will play a key role in driving advanced analytics initiatives to support...

  • Junior Data Scientist Intern

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Refonte Learning Full time

    Internship Opportunity at Refonte LearningWe are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for a Junior Data Scientist Intern to join our team at Refonte Learning. This role provides a chance to gain hands-on experience in data science, learn from industry experts, and build a strong foundation in data analytics.In this position, you will work on various...

  • Data Scientist Internship

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Refonte Learning Full time

    Job Description">We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Data Scientist Intern. As a Data Scientist Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Data Analytics.Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    3 days ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom eFinancial Careers Full time

    **Lead Data Scientist (Head of Machine Learning): Up to £87,933, 27.9% pension, 60% home working, flexible hours, work life balance and lots more** - Are you a Data Science leader at the top of your game? - Do you want to solve big, complex problems? - Do you want a unique opportunity to use your skills to make a genuine difference to society, to change the...

  • Data Scientist in Family Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Harnham Full time

    Data Scientist in Family PlanningHarnham is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our team, focusing on family planning and contraceptives in low-income countries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis and machine learning, with a focus on cluster analysis and regression.About the JobWork alongside technical and...

  • Data Scientist Research Assistant

    7 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Refonte Learning Full time

    Data Scientist Research AssistantEstimated salary $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWe are seeking enthusiastic individuals for our prestigious Data Scientist Research Assistant program. This intensive initiative offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our seasoned data science team on diverse and impactful projects.Responsibilities:Research and...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    1 month ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Greggs Full time

    Lead Data ScientistWe have a fantastic opportunity to join the IT team at Greggs as a Lead Data Scientist. Greggs has enjoyed tremendous success in recent years and has ambitious plans for the future with 4 main drivers for growth - to grow the Greggs estate; to extend trade into the evening; to develop digital channels to offer greater convenience for our...

  • Statistical Data Scientist

    4 hours ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full time

    We are seeking an exceptional Statistical Data Scientist to join our team at The International Society for Bayesian Analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to cutting-edge projects in statistical data science.The successful candidate will have a strong research record and excellent teaching potential,...

  • Data Scientist Lead

    3 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Greggs Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Data Scientist to join our team at Greggs. As a leading bakery and food retailer, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth through data-driven insights.This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum, plus benefits, and is based in Newcastle...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    7 days ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Oliver Bernard Full time

    Data Insights OpportunityOliver Bernard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our new data platform.This is an exciting opportunity to work with our experienced team of architects, data scientists, and engineers to develop a platform that provides valuable business insights.The ideal candidate will have a...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom Greggs Full time

    Lead Data ScientistWe have a fantastic opportunity to join the IT team at Greggs as a Lead Data Scientist. Greggs has enjoyed tremendous success in recent years and has ambitious plans for the future with 4 main drivers for growth - to grow the Greggs estate; to extend trade into the evening; to develop digital channels to offer greater convenience for our...

  • Data Science Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    Job OverviewThe BBC has been serving audiences online for over 20 years, and we're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help drive our effort in using data and machine learning to enrich our content, improve journalist workflows, and power personalised experiences for millions of audience members.

  • Data Scientist Internship Program

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Refonte Learning Full time

    About the RoleWe are excited to offer an internship opportunity for individuals passionate about the convergence of AI, Data Science, DevOps, and Cloud technologies. As an AI, Data Science, DevOps, and Cloud Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in these dynamic and interconnected fields.Key Responsibilities:Develop,...

  • Senior Azure Data Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NRG Resourcing Ltd Full time

    **Job Title:** Senior Azure Data ArchitectNumerous companies look for professionals with data engineering skills to meet their growing demands. As a result, we are hiring for a Senior Azure Data Architect position at NRG Resourcing Ltd.This job involves working with cross-functional teams to establish strong data architecture based on Azure...