Description
We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our Data Insights team at BBC Studios. You will work across different lines of business to understand where data science can make a difference. The successful candidate will be central to driving data education and supporting the organisation's cultural evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead data science projects across various lines of business
- Drive capabilities to power data-driven decision making
- Provide technical leadership in defining problem statements and selecting algorithmic approaches
- Own the end-to-end delivery of data science projects
- Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate insights and recommendations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in generative AI
Requirements:
- Strong experience in a data science or related role
- Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
- Background in media, customer research, or a related area
- Hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Excellent programming skills with Python
- Good working knowledge of SQL and experience querying large datasets
- Experience building machine learning models and deploying them into production
Benefits:
- Flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave
- Defined pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Caring and parenting support
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Life assurance and accident benefit
- Opportunity to contribute to Net Zero targets