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Role: Principal Data Scientist and Senior Data Engineer

Salary: £45,974 to £54,430

Location: Cardiff (hybrid)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices.

Role Overview:

This is chance to work in an organisation that uses data extensively to directly inform its work. As a key part of the data team, you will be supporting the organisation in that evidence based decision-making and working with colleagues who value that contribution. You'll be supported by friendly colleagues from the immediate team as well as other parts of the organisation, but also have the autonomy to make decisions relevant to your role.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop & Manage Data Science Capabilities: Lead and expand the the data science function in alignment with Digital and Data Profession and Government Statistical Service frameworks.
Data Architecture: Build and maintain cloud-based data infrastructure supporting data science initiatives. Oversee data acquisition via APIs and other relevant methods.
Support Organisational Data Needs: Collaborate across departments to leverage data science techniques, such as machine learning, NLP, statistical modeling, AI, and geospatial analysis, to:
Enhance tax error and risk detection.
Identify relationships in data to detect unauthorized or taxable activities.
Develop APIs for seamless data transfer.
Data Science Advocacy: Present data science projects internally and externally, simplifying technical content for non-technical audiences, including supporting data sharing initiatives.
Data Governance: Partner with the Head of Information Governance to ensure all data analyses comply with data protection laws and regulatory guidelines.
Skills Development & Mentoring: Continuously develop technical expertise in relevant data science areas. Assist and mentor colleagues in applying data science techniques to their work.

Benefits:

31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days
Flexible and hybrid working
Generous employer contribution of 28.97%
Time off for wellbeing activities
Green car scheme
Cycle2Work and season travel tickets
Access to subsidised sports groups

Think this one's for you

If you think this Principal Data Scientist and Senior Data Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work

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