Job description

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it inspires our data team to drive the NSPCC to be a leading data-driven organisation at the forefront of preventing child abuse and neglect through the collective insights of our data. Join us as our lead data scientist and help us develop our data capabilities to make a difference.

The NSPCC data and analytics hub has a remit to manage and analyse our data to drive better insights across the NSPCC and we are looking for a Lead Data Scientist as a key member of the data and analytics hub leadership team.

In this role you will lead on the data science function, leading and developing a small team of data scientists who will work on our new analytics platform. You will have a hands-on role in developing and deploying a range of data science models, including those involving machine learning and NLP. You will also work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to identify the most impactful analytics projects, and to ensure any solutions address business needs.

You will have significant experience in a data science role, with a strong understanding of a range of data science techniques and strong programming experience. You will have the interest and ability to build up a successful data science function and be able to identify opportunities and get stakeholders on-board.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

For more information about this role please contact Kate.Brand@NSPCC.org.uk

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