Senior Data Scientist (FTC - 24 Months)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing safety in London through innovative data solutions. This role will involve guiding project activities, applying advanced data science techniques, and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will have a passion for leveraging data to create impactful insights, ensuring that London remains a safe and vibrant city. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to diversity, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Annual Leave

Season Ticket Loan

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Strong statistical, technical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in creating robust evaluation methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a data science team to enhance London’s safety through data analysis.
• Develop data-driven decision-making and present findings to various boards.

Skills

Data Mining

Predictive Analytics

Statistics

Time Series Analysis

Large Language Models

Geospatial Analytics

SQL

Python

R

DAX

M

Job description

Senior Data Scientist (FTC - 24 Months), London

This role involves leading a data science team within MOPAC to enhance London’s safety through data analysis and insights. MOPAC is responsible for overseeing policing and crime prevention in London, working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service and other stakeholders.

The Senior Data Scientist will manage a team, guide project activities, and contribute to MOPAC's data strategy by identifying trends, collaborating with leaders, and fostering innovation. Responsibilities include applying data science techniques such as data mining, visualization, predictive analytics, statistics, time series analysis, large language models, and geospatial analytics.

Key duties include developing the data science capability within MOPAC, ensuring data-driven decision-making, and presenting findings to various boards and meetings. Proficiency in SQL, DAX, M, Python, or R is required, along with experience in creating robust evaluation methodologies.

This position is suitable for a curious, flexible thinker with strong statistical, technical, and interpersonal skills, passionate about leveraging data for London's benefit.

Application Process

Candidates must upload their CV, complete their profile, and answer supporting questions, ensuring responses address the essential criteria. Note that applications cannot be edited after submission. MOPAC conducts a blind recruitment process, so avoid including personal identifiers in responses.

Additional Information

Applicants must undergo security vetting, have the legal right to work in the UK, and have resided in the UK for at least three years. The role offers a competitive salary, civil service pension, annual leave, season ticket loan, and flexible working. The office operates on a hybrid model with hubs near London Bridge and SE26.

MOPAC is committed to diversity and guarantees interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum standards. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to reflect London's diversity.