Research Specialist

Why this job matters

The Applied Research Specialist executes a range of workstreams in delivery complex research initiatives that contribute to the development of next-generation systems and innovation capabilities.

What you'll be doing

1. Contributes to the management of a complex research projects portfolio, ensuring alignment with and contribution to the overall maturity of the applied research strategy.
2. Creates deliverables in supporting the applied research reporting visibility of research and project performance.
3. Mentors other applied research professionals, helping to improve the team's abilities by acting as a technical resource.
4. Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in applied research.
5. Implements tools, processes, standards and metrics, including new industry best practices.
6. Contributes to the design and testing of new algorithms, optimisation methods, and system architectures and get hands-on in implementation and development work of the projects.
7. Participates in the development of statistical models required to measure the impact of research projects.
8. Contributes to the development of data resources, gather requirements, organise sources, and support product launches.
9. Engages with engineering teams to solve problems and identify trends and opportunities.
10. Contributes to the prototyping of new ideas in rapid sprints helping teams develop approaches and methods from recent advances in the machine learning / graph analysis / topological data analysis field, championing adoption within the team.

The skills you'll need
Collaboration Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis Patent Drafting Research Stakeholder Management Project/Programme Management Decision Making Growth Mindset Inclusive Leadership Our leadership standards

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 

Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 

While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.  

Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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