Data Scientist

emh group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance housing services through data analytics. This role involves extracting and interpreting complex data sets to support decision-making and policy development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the social housing sector and extensive experience in SQL, Python, and machine learning frameworks. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to present data insights effectively and recommend performance improvements. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working and extensive training opportunities, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about data-driven solutions in the housing sector.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with SQL and large databases.
• Proficient in Python, R, and machine learning libraries.
• Expert in statistical modelling and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data analytics to drive insights for housing services.
• Present complex data using dashboards and visualisations.
• Analyse effectiveness of housing initiatives and recommend improvements.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data Mining

Statistical Modelling

Predictive Analytics

Machine Learning

Education

Industry Certification in Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

Job description

Data Scientist

Coalville (Hybrid working)

GBP41,911 - GBP46,568 per annum

Permanent

Full time (35 hours per week)

About us

Emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer.

Our values

Our values are important to us and we re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.

The role

We are really excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Data Scientist to leverage data analytics, drive insights and improve the quality and efficiency of our housing services!

The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to extract, analyse and interpret complex data sets to inform decision-making and policy development.

Reporting to the Insights Manager, you will present complex data using dashboards, visualisations and reports, ensuring accessibility to non-technical stakeholders. You will analyse the effectiveness of housing initiatives, schemes, and operational processes, offering recommendations for performance improvement.

About you

We are looking for a Data Scientist with a good understanding of the social housing sector.

You will have extensive experience of SQL along with experience working with large databases and data warehouses. You ll be proficient in Python, R, or other relevant programming languages and have experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch).

With a background in data mining and pattern recognition you ll be an expert in statistical modelling, predictive analytics and regression techniques.

An industry certification in data science or a related field is required.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 34 days annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working
• A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and would not be able to support sponsorship on any of our roles.