Graduate Data Scientist

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary until 31.07.27

Are you a recent graduate eager to apply your data science knowledge in a real-world setting? Join South Yorkshire Police as a Graduate Data Scientist and develop your skills while supporting our Data Science team in strategic decision-making and operational policing.

Role Overview: As a Graduate Data Scientist, you will support the Data Science team in strategic decision-making and operational policing. Your tasks will include data preparation, statistical analysis, applying data science techniques to predict and prevent crime, and presenting findings using data visualization tools. You will work with analysts, police officers, and IT professionals, ensuring ethical data use.

Ideal Candidate: You will be a motivated and innovative individual who values integrity, impartiality, public service, and transparency. You will be passionate about contributing to the community. Adaptable and eager to learn, you will thrive in a dynamic environment, working collaboratively within a team. Your strong communication skills will help you present complex data insights effectively.

Advantages of the Graduate Scheme: This two-year program offers diverse project experience, including AI tools and modern data platforms. You will receive support from a line manager, mentor, and a 'buddy'. Quarterly 'away days' will provide insight into different areas of policing. Exceptional graduates may be fast-tracked to interview for future roles, enhancing both technical and soft skills while making a tangible difference in the community.

Skills and Experience:

• A STEM-based degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python or R, and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Adaptability: An interest in data science techniques and an awareness of how they can be applied along with the ability and versatility to learn innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present effectively.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police.
• Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards: South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role-sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter Ways of Working: South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values: At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust.

Interviews: Interviews will take place between 19th – 30th May 2025.

How to apply: Please click ‘Apply’.

Candidate Information: Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and sickness absence criteria check.