Lead Data Scientist

at  Severn Trent

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges.
Whether it’s delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
With that in mind we’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist within our Asset Intelligence & Innovation Team to help us as we do so, based at our Coventry office.
Are you an experienced Data Scientist who is ready to take their career to the next level? Are you passionate about data, technology, people and how they can be used to deliver amazing outcomes? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment? And are you proficient in programming languages Python and SQL?
If so, we want to talk to you!

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As a successful candidate, you’ll play the key role of technical lead for a team of Data Scientists and Analytics professionals, and support in creating a high performing Data Science delivery team and support us on the transition towards MLOps.
You must be a great influencer and have experience with a range of stakeholders as you will lead on the delivery of an optimised data science service to all key stakeholders across Severn Trent.
Equally as important is you having excellent knowledge of standards, tools and techniques used within the profession as well as being familiar with data analytics and Agile methodologies/frameworks. This is due to you having a requirement to present analytics opportunities, progress and results to senior stakeholders. It’s key that you have an ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and compelling way at all levels of the organisation.
So, if you are passionate about, and motivated to, deliver a world-class customer experience send us your application today.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
In this role we will look for you to have previous stakeholder management experience and excellent communication skills. You will also have experience using program analytics Python or similar and a good level of SQL skills and also Cloud computing. Experience using Power BI is ideal but not essential.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.
We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?