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8461 - Data Scientist

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Wales

1 day ago

41700 - 49370 GBP ANNUAL

Welsh Government

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Carwyn Jones

Unknown / Non-Applicable

Government

1999


Job Description

Details

Reference number

275938

Salary

£41,700 - £49,370

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

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    About the job

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Wales

About the job

Job summary

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession in the Welsh Government supports a range of digital services across the whole organisation. As part of our DDaT profession, you will be a key part of the Data Science Unit team and will make a significant and direct contribution for the people of Wales.

Background

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales with an annual budget of around £15 billion. We are responsible for key aspects of public life in Wales including health, education, the economy, transport, agriculture, and the environment. Welsh Ministers are supported by a workforce of more than 5,000 people with offices in Wales, London and overseas.

Welsh Government priorities are described in our government programme which sets out the ambitious commitments that will be delivered over the 5 year period 2021 to 2026. These will tackle the challenges that we face and improve the lives of people across Wales.

We are looking for people who can provide excellent advice and support, can focus resources and have energy and expertise. The Well Being and Future Generations Act provides context for our work.

Digital transformation of public services is vital to delivering the services that the people of Wales expect and need. The Welsh Government currently delivers digital services to people and business across Wales. Led by our Chief Digital Officer, the Welsh Government is increasingly delivering more services online. The Chief Digital Officer provides a consultancy service of digital and data expertise to business areas across the Welsh Government.

The Welsh Governments Data Science Unit was established in April 2020. It sets out to show how data can be used differently by working with a range of teams across Welsh government. The unit also leads the profession, supporting others across the organisation in the use of data science tools and methods. We work in the open where we can and a number of our projects and aims are described in the Welsh Governments digital and data blog.

Job description

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession in the Welsh Government supports a range of digital services across the whole organisation. As part of our DDaT profession, you will be a key part of the Data Science Unit team and will make a significant and direct contribution for the people of Wales.

Background

The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales with an annual budget of around £15 billion. We are responsible for key aspects of public life in Wales including health, education, the economy, transport, agriculture, and the environment. Welsh Ministers are supported by a workforce of more than 5,000 people with offices in Wales, London and overseas.

Welsh Government priorities are described in our government programme which sets out the ambitious commitments that will be delivered over the 5 year period 2021 to 2026. These will tackle the challenges that we face and improve the lives of people across Wales.

We are looking for people who can provide excellent advice and support, can focus resources and have energy and expertise. The Well Being and Future Generations Act provides context for our work.

Digital transformation of public services is vital to delivering the services that the people of Wales expect and need. The Welsh Government currently delivers digital services to people and business across Wales. Led by our Chief Digital Officer, the Welsh Government is increasingly delivering more services online. The Chief Digital Officer provides a consultancy service of digital and data expertise to business areas across the Welsh Government.

The Welsh Governments Data Science Unit was established in April 2020. It sets out to show how data can be used differently by working with a range of teams across Welsh government. The unit also leads the profession, supporting others across the organisation in the use of data science tools and methods. We work in the open where we can and a number of our projects and aims are described in the Welsh Governments digital and data blog.

Person specification

An SEO Data Scientist will:

  • Deliver project work utilising a range of techniques associated with data science including statistical modelling, machine learning, visualisation, natural language processing, geospatial analysis, image processing and automation for a broad range of Government areas.
  • Support the continued testing and development of a data science platform within Welsh Government
  • Lead small project teams and support junior members of staff in further developing their data science and project management skills.
  • Engage with stakeholders to scope and identify data science projects that are feasible and impactful understanding where data science can add value to the organisation.
  • Promote good working practises within the team – version control, reproducibility, code reviews, project management, agile working, knowledge sharing etc.
  • Promote and present data science work both within and outside of the organisation
  • Understand and practice good data principles with respect to ethics and privacy
  • Keep up to date with the latest developments in data science and seek opportunities to test new methodologies.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

There are 4 stages to the application and assessment process:

Stage 1 – Submit CV

Please upload your CV. We are particularly looking for you to demonstrate how you meet each of the Job Specific Criteria. You can find these in the Job Specific Criteria section of the advert.

Please ensure that your CV has a clearly marked section which identifies how you meet the Job Specific Criteria. (approx. 300 words for each criterion).

Please note that we will be assessing your CV only against the job specific criteria listed in the advert so your CV MUST demonstrate the Job Specific Criteria for the role, including examples as noted below. Candidates that do not provide detailed examples will be sifted out.

Stage 2 – Sift of CV

After the closing date, all applicant’s CVs will be assessed.

Candidates who successfully demonstrate that they meet the minimum Job Specific Criteria will be sent an online skills test.

Stage 3 – Skills Test (Online)

The skills test will be scheduled from 24/04/2023 and you will have 7 calendar days to complete this test.

If you pass the online skills test, will then be invited to interview.

Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 01/05/2023.

Stage 4 – Interview

Your interview will be based on the Behaviours/Skills and Job Specific Criteria outlined in the sections of this advert.

At Interview stage you will be asked questions which will allow you to provide evidence (including specific examples) of how you meet each of the Job Specific Criteria and Behaviours and Skills required for this role.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

    Name :
    Steven Hopkins
    Email :
    steven.hopkins002@gov.wales
    Telephone :
    03000 25 0012

Recruitment team :

    Email :
    sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales


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