Head of No10 Analytical Unit

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Up to £135k per annum, dependent on experience but more maybe considered for an outstanding candidate.

Based at 10 Downing Street, London

This newly created role will be responsible for establishing No10's quantitative ability, helping to drive change across Whitehall through the establishment of a newly formed team; 10 ‘Data Science'. Sitting in No10, this unit will transform how we use data to facilitate more effective decision-making at the centre and across-Government. 

As Head of the Unit, you will be prepared to advise the Prime Minister with acute judgement, bringing excellent analytical skills and strategic thinking to the job. The vision, strategic direction and best practice will be developed under your leadership as well as ensuring successful delivery and value-add across Whitehall.

A key task will be to develop the analytical capability within No 10 to enable delivery of this ambitious project before prioritising and strategically planning the pipeline of projects to be undertaken by the team.

To meet the scale of this opportunity, you will be able to demonstrate inspiring leadership and acting as a catalyst for change. With expert technical expertise including in data engineering and statistical and machine learning technique, you will be confident in advising and challenging at the most senior level.

Closing date: 27th July 2020.