The Role

As the Data Scientist Trainee for Wandsworth and Richmond Councils you will learn how to scope, manage, and deliver data science projects, be part of the delivery of our data and analytics strategy and action plan, and contribute towards advancing Richmond and Wandsworth Councils’ data maturity.

You will have the unique opportunity to see the positive impact your work has on residents’ lives.

Note: This post is restricted to only those who are required to complete 6-12 month work placement as a requirement to graduate from an advance data science degree, such as a MSc in Data Science.

This is a fixed term post for up to 12 months.

About the team

The role will be based within the corporate Insight and Analytics Team, which includes data scientists, intelligence analysts, analyst support officers and a data projects officer.

We are a very supportive and collaborative team. Our management are also strongly behind us in advancing data and analytics.

Ideal candidate:

• Keen to learn and develop their data science skills
• Inquisitive and able to understand the business need for data analysis and products
• Able to explain data concepts to lay audiences
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Coding skills R or Python and able to query data using SQL
• Experience of working in cloud environment (desirable)
• Previous experience working in a data science or IT team. This could have been as a job or work experience placement. (Desirable)

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 21st August 2022
• Shortlisting Date: Sunday 21st August 2022
• Interview Date: Monday 22nd August 2022

Useful Information

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Flexible Working

At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff. Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

Benefits

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 31 paid days (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Equality Statement

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams, including BAME and local residents.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils