Senior Data Scientist

Capita; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Extra leave purchase

Volunteer days

Family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Employee networks

Onsite parking

Flexible working

Job summary

Capita in the United Kingdom is inviting a Senior Data Scientist to help transform training and safety through data-driven insights. This permanent, 37.5-hour role is hybrid with 2–3 days in Warminster and requires UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

You will gather, prepare and analyse data from multiple sources, apply advanced statistics and machine learning, develop predictive models and deliver dashboards for senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in data science, statistics, mathematics, operational research, computer science or another quantitatively focused discipline, and/or equivalent practical experience delivering data science solutions.
• Significant practical experience applying statistics and data science methods to real-world problems and translating findings into decisions or improvements.
• Proficiency in Python or R and strong knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to write, test, review and document analytical code.
• Experience across the data science lifecycle from problem framing to deployment.
• Knowledge of statistical modelling and machine learning techniques.
• Experience in forecasting, anomaly detection, optimisation or NLP and causal inference.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex training, safety and operational challenges into data science solutions for decision-making.
• Gather, prepare and analyse data from multiple sources ensuring quality and reliability.
• Develop, test and improve predictive models and data products.
• Write maintainable code and scripts in Python, R and SQL following best practices.
• Create dashboards and visualisations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with data engineers, military personnel and SMEs to deliver scalable solutions.
• Mentor colleagues and uphold governance, ethics and security standards as a senior data science specialist.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistics

Machine Learning

Data science lifecycle

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Degree in data science

Degree in statistics

Degree in mathematics

Tools

Jupyter

Git

Job description

Help transform the future of British Army training through the power of data. As part of the OMNIA Training consortium, the Army's Strategic Training Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in one of the UK's most ambitious defence transformation programmes. Working at the heart of the Insights, Guidance and Control (IGC) Cell, you'll turn complex training, safety and operational challenges into data-driven insights that influence senior decision-making, improve training effectiveness and help ensure the Army is ready to fight and win. This is a rare opportunity to apply advanced data science in a mission-critical environment where your work will have real-world impact.

Job title: Senior Data Scientist

Job Description:

• Permanent role – 37.5 hours a week
• Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days a week in Warminster
• Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at BPSS level.

What you’ll be doing

• Turn complex training, safety and operational challenges into clear data science solutions that support decision-making.
• Gather, prepare and analyse data from multiple sources, ensuring quality, accuracy and reliability.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques, statistical modelling and machine learning to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop, test and improve predictive models, analytical tools and data products that deliver meaningful insights.
• Write maintainable code and analytical scripts using tools such as Python, R and SQL, following best practice standards.
• Create compelling reports, dashboards and visualisations, clearly communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with data engineers, digital teams, military personnel and subject matter experts to deliver scalable solutions.
• Act as a senior data science specialist, mentoring colleagues, championing data-driven decision making and ensuring robust governance, ethics and security standards are maintained.

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in data science, statistics, mathematics, operational research, computer science or another quantitatively focused discipline, and/or equivalent practical experience delivering data science solutions.
• Significant practical experience applying statistics and data science methods to complex, real‑world problems, with evidence of independently selecting methods and translating findings into decisions or operational improvements.
• Proficiency in at least one data science programming language, such as Python or R, and strong working knowledge of SQL.
• Ability to write, test, review and document moderate-to-complex analytical code.
• Applied experience of the data science lifecycle: problem framing, data preparation, exploratory analysis, feature development, modelling, validation, communication and transition into use.
• Good understanding of a range of techniques, including statistical modelling and machine learning.
• Experience in at least two relevant areas, such as forecasting, anomaly detection, optimisation, simulation, natural language processing or causal inference and experimental analysis.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of collective training
• Knowledge of the military/Army
• About ACTS (Army Collective Training Service)

The OMNIA Training consortium brings together five leading UK defence training organisations: Capita, Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Cervus and Skyral. As the British Army’s Strategic Training Partner (STP), OMNIA has a clear mission: to transform collective training over the next 15 years and deliver world‑class training for the British Army. Working with the Land Warfare Centre (LWC), OMNIA will schedule, plan, design, deliver and assure collective training across the Army’s Collective Training System (ACTS), while also delivering the Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP). This generational opportunity will enable more relevant, challenging and safe training, helping the British Army to fight and win. Central to this mission is the ability to set and measure training performance against requirements, assure operational readiness, and capture associated training and safety risks.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the British Army
• Flexible working

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose.

Equal Opportunities Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318. For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website. For general queries, email [e-mail].

Location: Warminster , Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Stały

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