Senior Data Scientist
Your skills, qualifications & experience
Essential
- PhD, Masters or Bachelor’s Degree (depending on career level) in a quantitative field (Econometrics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or Computer Science with emphasis in Statistics)
- Substantial experience of practical statistical analysis and predictive analytics execution experience
- A background in using advanced analytics
Desirable
- Substantial experience in data and statistics software (e.g. R, Python, use of HDFS, note that at present we principally use R)
- Substantial experience of leading advanced modelling techniques with the application of statistics/econometrics/machine learning or other modelling techniques to business problems
- Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Cloudera, etc.
- Experience in visualisation analytics technologies like Tableau, Qlikview.
Further information
Our Force Vision, Values and Strategy can be found here
WMP Data Analytics Lab papers are published by the PCC’s Data Ethics Committee here
This role will require you to undertake a vigorous vetting procedure. You will need to have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years and have no restrictions on your stay in the UK. If you have been abroad during the last five years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK government your application will still be considered.
You can be of any nationality to apply, providing you have the status of indefinite leave to remain and work in the UK. If you are a UK citizen or citizen of a member state of the EEA, you will have this status. If you are a citizen of a non-EEA state, you must be able to provide evidence of your passport and residency documentation.
WMP is a large and diverse organisation where you can develop your skills, knowledge and career in an encouraging and flexible environment. We're able to offer you a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); increasing to 33 days after five years’ service
- Access to a Corporate Health Cash Plan and Wellbeing website
- A modern working environment in central Birmingham
- The opportunity to save on travel costs through a Corporate Travel Scheme
- The option to join a generous Local Government pension scheme
Are you ready to join us?
If yes, we'd like to hear from you.
If you require further information please contact Samantha Todd from the Data Analytics Lab (s.todd@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk ).
To apply for this position please complete our online application form.
West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.
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