Senior Data Scientist - Lead Analytics & Python Solutions

weServed; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension and life assurance

Digital GP and health check via Aviva

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10 days special paid leave for Reserv-

Be Kind Day—volunteering paid leave

Development opportunities and employee

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics projects at our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. You will develop Python-based software and modelling solutions to support UK defence planning and decision making.

The role involves leading a small data/analytics team, coordinating workloads, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust insights. 35 hours per week with set hours, based on Bristol site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Information Technology or a related discipline
• 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 collaboratively 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

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Education

Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computing, IT or related

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead analytics projects at our Stoke Gifford, Bristol site. You will develop Python-based software and modelling solutions to support UK defence planning and decision making.

The role involves leading a small data/analytics team, coordinating workloads, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver robust insights. 35 hours per week with set hours, based on Bristol site.