Associate Data Scientist
Do you enjoy exploring data to uncover insights that empower strategic decisions and service improvements?
Can you creatively use statistical tools to reveal patterns and solve complex data challenges?
If so, then we'd love to hear from you!
We heavily invest in our colleague development to enable them to advance on to other positions more quickly by having the chance to hone their abilities on leading technologies which helps to make Britain's roads safer.
There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.
Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.
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We offer hybrid working – giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.
As an Associate Data Scientist you will play a key role in the growing use of Data Science at the DVSA and applying it to high stake decisions. You will work with colleagues from multiple departments and play an essential role in putting data and data science at the heart of decision making, increasing the impact of data science at the DVSA.
You will:
- Support DVSA by using Data Science to create change and undertake the development of statistical models to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight.
- Engage with Service and Product owners to understand and define their data science requirements and make recommendations to address complex problems to inform strategic and operational decision making.
- Contribute to data science initiatives and supports foundation work to implement plans for delivery of a new data science platform and solutions for the business.
- Ensure self and team complies with DVSA (DfT) policies/statutory obligations when managing people, performance and finances. Ensures appropriate governance is in place.
- Suggest and helps implement improvements to existing services.
For further information please see the attached Role Profile.
Additional Information
This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Leeds. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.