Data Scientist
| Posting date: | 16 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,818.0 to £42,020.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £37,818 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JP |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4688153_1747407720 |
Summary
Your new company
Working with a social housing organisation based in Leicester. They are a very successful, growing provider of housing and complementary support services located in the East Midlands region. This organisation offers a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages professional development.
Your new role
The Data Scientist will leverage data analytics to drive insights and improve the quality and efficiency of our housing services by cleaning and organising data. This role involves working closely with various stakeholders to extract, analyse, and interpret complex data sets to inform decision-making and policy development.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong background in data analysis, statistics, or data science.
- Proficiency in tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience with predictive modelling and machine learning techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical insights into practical actions.
- Knowledge of housing systems and public sector data (desirable).
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
What you'll get in return
- A flexible hybrid working model.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through technology.
- Pension scheme
- Annual salary review
- Contribution towards the cost of glasses needed to read a computer screen
- Company sick pay subject to length of service
- BUPA cash plan
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Charity days scheme
What you need to do now
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