Description
We are seeking a Data Scientist to join us at the forefront of transforming the statistical landscape. As an Associate Data Scientist, you will lead teams to explore and visualise data, make recommendations to address complex problems, and deliver insights that shape policy, enhance statistics, and drive innovation.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social, and demographic topics.
Responsibilities
- Understand the basics of software development and analytical methods, and be able to develop and assure basic models
- Understand and be able to implement a range of data science techniques, including machine learning
- Collaborate with others to develop fit-for-purpose data science solutions and outputs supporting the organisation
- Prepare and manipulate data and perform analytics, all with appropriate quality assurance
- Present and communicate effectively
- Be aware of project delivery methods
- Be able to create, interpret, and assure statistical outputs effectively
- Be aware of ethical considerations
- Have knowledge of the technologies used
Essential Criteria:
- Programming & Build (data science) - Write and test scripts and create basic models in one or more languages, collaborate on shared codebases, using a variety of methodologies
- Applied maths, statistics, and scientific practices - Apply analytical methods including exploratory data analysis and statistical testing to a specific data set, to reach accurate and reliable conclusions
- Data Engineering - Identify the appropriate engineering support to design and provide products for the organisation
- Understanding Product Delivery - Show an awareness of the differences between delivery methods, such as Agile and waterfall, and can propose the most appropriate method to deliver each product
Benefits
- Salary: £34,587 - £39,106 per year
- Office for National Statistics contributes £10,019 towards being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
- Protected Learning Time to spend on personal development and side-projects
- A supportive and active Community of Practice
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance