Impact Data Scientist

Ealing Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ealing Council seeks an experienced Impact Data Scientist to join the Impact of Commissioning Team in Greater London. Use data to maximise impact for residents, assess whether services achieve outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve value for money.

You will be the technical lead, championing high-quality analysis and ethical use of data to inform commissioning decisions. The role is a two-year fixed-term contract (or secondment for LBE staff).

Qualifications

• Experience as a data scientist using advanced analytics to understand what works and what doesn’t.
• Ability to combine data from multiple sources to measure impact and outcomes.
• Commitment to ethical use of data in all analyses.

Responsibilities

• Use data to maximise impact for residents.
• Measure impact, predict future demand and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to support service redesign or reinvestment.
• Lead technical analysis within the team and champion high-quality work.

Skills

Data scientist

Advanced analytics

Job description

Impact Data Scientist

£60,393 - £62,574 pa inclusive

Grade 14

2 Years Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity for LBE Staff

Use data to maximise impact for residents

Join Ealing Council's Impact of Commissioning Team and help ensure that every pound invested in services delivers the greatest possible impact for residents and communities.

This exciting two year fixed-term opportunity is for an experienced Data Scientist who wants to use advanced analytics to understand what works, what doesn't, and where improvements can be made. Working closely with commissioners and contract managers across the council, you will assess whether services are achieving their intended outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering value for money.

You will bring together data from a range of sources to measure impact, predict future demand and identify opportunities to improve outcomes. Where services are not delivering the expected results, you will provide evidence-based recommendations to support service redesign, reinvestment or alternative approaches.

As the technical lead within the team, you will champion innovation, high quality analysis and ethical use of data. Your work will directly influence commissioning decisions and help ensure that services deliver meaningful, measurable benefits for Ealing's residents.

If you are passionate about using data to improve lives and drive better outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

External applicants will be offered a fixed-term contract and existing Ealing council employees will be offered the opportunity of a secondment. LBE employees must ensure a secondment release form is signed by their line manager before applying.

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2026

Interview date: 21 October 2026