Data Scientist

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Are you a Data Scientist looking for a new opportunity that will stretch your technical skills and help make a positive difference to the UK?

We are looking for data scientists to work at the heart of the transformation of our statistics, using your skills as a data scientist to harness insight from a diverse range of data sources. Most of our roles focus on the development of reproducible analytical pipelines using a range of coding languages (notably R, Python and PySpark) across a range of cloud based and local platforms. The roles also provide an opportunity for cutting edge data science analysis with the aim of producing timelier and more granular statistics.

You will work at the heart of the transformation of our statistics, using your skills as a data scientist to harness insight from a diverse range of data sources. Most of our roles focus on the development of reproducible analytical pipelines using a range of coding languages (notably R, Python and PySpark) across a range of cloud based and local platforms. The roles also provide an opportunity for cutting edge data science analysis with the aim of producing timelier and more granular statistics.

You will have a passion for using data science to improve the quality of analysis and drawing conclusions.

 A self-motivated learner, you will have the drive to use the time given to you in this role to constantly improve your data science skills, learning from your colleagues and a range of external sources.

A team player, you will be comfortable working alongside a range of colleagues from analytical and digital professions, demonstrating mutual respect and appreciate for the skillsets you each bring to bear.

In return we offer you a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

Hybrid working in an organisation voted top in the UK for work-life balance

A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%

A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.

Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)

Employee Assistance Programmes

Diversity Network Groups

Mental Health Allies

Civil Service Sports and Social club

Generous holiday allowance - 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

For more information about this role, and to apply, please follow the APPLY button to Civil Service Jobs

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 30th August 2022