Description
We are the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), working on initiatives that make a real difference to people's lives. Our Geospatial Data Scientist role is part of the Digital Planning Programme, transforming England's planning system through modern, user-centred digital services and better use of data.
The successful candidate will collect data, build and maintain geospatial data pipelines, conduct high-quality geospatial modelling and analysis, create engaging visualisations, and develop place-based insights to inform critical decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Apply advanced geospatial techniques to build, improve, run, and interrogate existing and new geospatial models and AI tools.
- Apply statistical techniques to discover new relations and offer place-based insights.
- Write complex programs and scripts in Python for data analysis and modelling.
- Assess policy options and identify synergies/trade-offs between them.
- Build automation of data flow and establish reproducible analytical pipelines.
- Use specialist geospatial technologies and APIs.
- Communicate effectively and present analysis and visualisations.
- Establish and maintain strong networks across government.
Person specification:
- Strong interest in using data and evidence to drive better outcomes.
- Experience in applying geospatial modelling, analytical, data science, and/or AI techniques.
- High level of numeracy with strong programming skills in Python.
- Strong skills in processing, analysing, and transforming large and complex spatial datasets.
- Good problem-solving, decision-making, and scientific reasoning skills.
- Experience working on multi-stakeholder projects and delivering results to tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts.
Benefits:
- Salary of £48,501 - £52,322 per year.
- Contribution of £14,050 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Various benefits, including tailored career pathways, flexible working, MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher, and Cycle to Work Schemes.