Principal Data Scientist (FTC - 24 months)

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Principal Data Scientist (FTC - 24 months), London

Client:Greater London Authority

Location:London, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Reference:545af006df1b

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Posted:26.04.2025

Expiry Date:10.06.2025

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About the role

Are you passionate about leveraging data science to improve London’s safety? We are recruiting multiple roles to build a new Data Science team within the MOPAC Evidence & Insight function.

The Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) supports the Mayor of London in fulfilling duties as Police and Crime Commissioner. MOPAC works closely with the Metropolitan Police Service and other stakeholders to enhance community safety.

The Evidence & Insight team provides analytics, social research, and public opinion surveys to support evidence-based policy making. Read more about the team here.

We seek a talentedPrincipal Data Scientistto lead data-driven insights addressing crime and policing challenges. You will lead a team of Data Scientists, develop analytical projects, and shape MOPAC’s data science strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing the data science team within MOPAC.
  • Applying expertise in data mining, visualization, predictive analysis, statistics, time series, large language models, and geospatial analytics.
  • Mentoring data analysts/scientists and ensuring data science is integrated into decision-making processes.
  • Presenting findings at internal and public meetings.
  • Proficiency in SQL, DAX, M, Python, or R to manipulate and analyze data efficiently.

If you’re ready to make a difference in London, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Visit our website to learn more about MOPAC. To apply, upload your CV, complete your profile, and answer supporting questions, ensuring you address the criteria outlined.

Note: MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process—please do not include personal identifiers in your application answers.

Political Restriction:All MOPAC staff are politically restricted under applicable legislation.

Security Clearance:Successful candidates will undergo security vetting, which may take up to eight weeks. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK for the past three years.

Benefits:Salary, civil service pension (28.97%), 32.5 days’ leave, season ticket loan, flexible working.

Work Location:Hybrid model with office hubs at Union Street and Newlands Park. Expect to work 1-2 days per week from an office.

Queries:We are a disability-confident employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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