Location
National (Hybrid working model with balance between remote work and local office attendance. London office location: 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU)

Hours
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working options available

Salary
National: £42,914 - £46,182 (may include an allowance up to £9,424)
London: £49,325 - £53,081 (may include an allowance up to £7,440)

About the Role
Join Justice Digital, Data and Science as a Senior Data Scientist and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving decision making across the justice system through high quality data, algorithms, and tools. This role supports the department’s strategic, operational, and transformation priorities by turning complex data into meaningful insights and practical tools.

The Data Science community at MoJ includes around 80 professionals working on diverse projects such as machine learning, natural language processing, semantic embedding models, and operational research techniques. Notable achievements include the award-winning safety diagnostic tool for tackling violence in prisons and the public-facing Criminal Justice System delivery data dashboard.

Benefits include a generous Civil Service pension contribution of 28.97%, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years), 8 bank holidays plus a privilege day, flexible working arrangements, 10% of working time allocated for personal and professional development, and a £1,000 learning budget per person.

This role requires passing Security Check clearance and aligns with the Government Digital and Data Framework for Data Scientists.

Experience
- Applying data science techniques such as machine learning, language models, and traditional statistical models
- Strong foundation in probability and statistics with an interest in model mechanics
- Writing high-quality code in Python or significant experience in other programming languages with ability to learn Python quickly
- Data derivation and manipulation using code and/or SQL
- Communicating analytical results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Identifying opportunities for data science application and taking initiative in project development
- Willingness to undergo Security Check clearance assessment

About you
Enthusiastic about data science and its impact on public service, collaborative team player, committed to continuous learning and professional development, and supportive of an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated; however, demonstrable experience and skills in data science, coding, and statistical analysis are essential.