Senior Data Scientist: Lead Analytics & Python

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP & health checks

Employee share scheme

Staff discounts

Professional fee coverage

Special leave for Reservists

Holiday trading and Be Kind Day

Development opportunities & wellbeing

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. The role focuses on leading analytics and software development to support UK defence programmes, using Python-based solutions and advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will manage a small team, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and deliver robust analytical products. A SC security clearance is required, with 35 hours per week and a fixed onsite pattern at the Bristol site.

Qualifications

• Experience developing analytical solutions using Python.
• Proven experience leading or managing small teams of data analysts and/or software developers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and balancing changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for analysis and data visualisation

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team to deliver software development and analytics services aligned to programme requirements.
• Prioritise and coordinate analytics and software workloads, ensuring effective resource allocation and responsiveness to changing customer needs.
• Develop high-quality Python-based software, modelling and analytical solutions using best practice development methodologies.
• Design innovative optimisation, modelling and algorithmic capabilities that support strategic planning and executive decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and analytics teams to provide meaningful insights, data visualisation and robust analytical products.

Skills

Python

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Excel

Education

Degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. The role focuses on leading analytics and software development to support UK defence programmes, using Python-based solutions and advanced analytics to inform strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will manage a small team, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and deliver robust analytical products. A SC security clearance is required, with 35 hours per week and a fixed onsite pattern at the Bristol site.