Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you'll work with some of the UK's largest datasets to uncover insights, test hypotheses, and support service transformation. You'll apply techniques like NLP, machine learning, and data visualisation to influence policy and improve health services. Collaborating across disciplines in an inclusive, supportive environment, you'll be part of a team driving evidence-based change.

Pay up to £55,091, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

As a Data Scientist you'll be part of a close-knit team working on the Health Transformation Programme, supporting the delivery of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Health Assessment services. You'll apply data science at scale to influence outcomes that affect millions of UK citizens.

In this role, you'll analyse large datasets, some of the biggest in the UK public sector, to uncover insights, test hypotheses, and evaluate features. You'll use techniques like natural language processing, machine learning and data visualisation to support service transformation and policy development.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to cross-cutting initiatives, and be supported with training and professional development in a family-friendly, inclusive environment.

If you're curious, analytical, and excited to use data science to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Academic & Professional Foundation - You bring a strong academic background in Data Science, Maths, Statistics, or Computer Science-or equivalent experience applying data science in a business context.
• Coding Skills - You can write code in Python and SQL to support analysis, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Applied Data Science - You can use data science techniques to solve problems, optimise processes, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement - You can work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver complex analytical projects on time and with impact.
• Proactive Insight Generation - You're proactive in spotting opportunities to apply data science to team or organisational priorities, helping drive innovation and efficiency.

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever you prefer.

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model - you'll be in the office about 60% of the time, and 40% home working.

We offer competitive pay of up to £55,091.

You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9%, and a generous leave package starting at 26 days.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

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