Data Scientist

You will join a central data team and a have access to modern tools via the Microsoft Fabric platform. Working alongside data engineers, you will use Python, SQL, Power BI and geospatial tools to create maintainable analytical products and generate actionable insight from complex data.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Deliver data science work from initial problem definition through to modelling, evaluation and clear recommendations.
• Apply strong statistical and analytical skills to complex, sensitive and sometimes incomplete datasets.
• Has experience writing Python and SQL to prepare data, develop models and create reproducible analysis.
• Communicate complex findings, uncertainty and risk clearly to senior leaders, operational teams and other non-technical audiences.
• Work collaboratively across services and partner organisations, applying data ethics, privacy and governance throughout delivery.

We are seeking an innovative and skilled Data Scientist to harness advanced analytics to improve population health outcomes and reduce inequalities. With a particular focus on people experiencing multiple disadvantage and improving outcomes through a Best Start in Life approach, the role will explore the complex interactions between health, social, economic and environmental factors to identify unmet need, predict risk and support targeted action across the life course.

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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