Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea
The DVSA are in the midst of an incredibly exciting journey to gain as much insight from our data as possible for the benefit of our customers and Services. This role will form a part of a growing Data team helping change the direction for the agency and contributing to our 2030 vision.
Our Data Strategy has recently been refreshed and sets the direction for making the Agency an evidence based and data driven organisation. Our roadmap sets out an ambitious and exciting programme of works covering the next five years. You will work with a specific service group of Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, or Common services and Innovation, as well as be part of a wider Data Science profession team and the even wider, Data Community.
You will oversee the work of Data Scientists with Service Owners and multi-disciplinary teams using data and analytics to inform and achieve the ambitions and roadmaps of Services within those Service Groups. You will educate and demonstrate the value of data science and how using such approaches can benefit Services where the mixed understanding of how data science can bring benefit is held.
If this challenge is attractive, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.
There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
For further information please see the attached Role Profile.
Additional Information
This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.
Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework
This role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
The base pay is £54,857. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £25,543.
The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.
Here are more details on the pay framework.
As a Data Scientist you are inquisitive and enjoy exploring and visualising data to inform the direction of the organisation. As the Head of Data Science you are able lead a team of scientists who are supporting a core Organisational function or directly supporting Services DVSA provide to the general public or businesses/other Organisations.
You are able to make recommendations on how to address complex problems and inform strategic and operational decision making. You recognise the need to, and use data ethically and appropriately as well as being innovative and adaptable. You are also able to contribute to data ethic practices and governance arrangements.
You are able to lead and support the exploration of existing and new data using a range of statistical tools and techniques such as machine learning and predictive analysis as well as any new AI tooling. You strive to find patterns in data and transform them into organisational insight. You are a profession lead for the DVSA and are able to influence the use of data science to support the future vision of DVSA Services and Products engaging in an agile way of working.
Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.
There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:
We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.
To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.
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