Role overview
Lead end-to-end data science projects, from understanding business requirements, interrogating complex datasets, to designing and building advanced analytical solutions, to inform evidence-based decision making and improve the lives of our residents.
Translate complex business challenges into data science solutions and actionable insights. Manage data science projects ensuring quality, strategic business alignment and strong stakeholder engagement.
Design and deliver analytical solutions that are robust, transparent, and compliant with GDPR and DPIAs, embedding trusted and responsible principles into operational systems and decision-making processes.
Effectively communicate complex insights through clear insight, analysis and visualisations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Research, evaluate and implement data science approaches that can be innovatively applied to contemporary local government challenges.
Collaborate with teams across the council to identify opportunities where data science and innovation can improve service delivery and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
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