Data Science Manager - Remote

Data Science Manager - Remote

Remote Working - UK Home-based, occasional travel into the office

Negotiable to £66,197 (National) or Negotiable to £71,869 (London within the M25)

Plus £7000 for exceptional candidates + home working allowance of £581 per annum

Job Ref : J12946

Please note we can only accept applications from those with current UK working rights for this role, this client cannot offer visa sponsorship.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Science Manager with proven experience of managing, mentoring and upskilling Data Scientists. Collaborating cross-functionally, the role will focus on the delivery of Data Science and AI programmes across the organisation, driving Data Quality, Data Governance and Best Practice. Proven and demonstratable experience of Python coding, clouding computing as well as leading data science teams to deliver data science projects is essential. You’ll have fantastic communication and influencing skills to lead both technical and non-technical stakeholders of all levels through the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the delivery AI and Data Science programme across the organisation
• Lead and develop an existing Data Science Team to deliver Data Science solutions
• Champion Data Science and Advanced Statistics, providing advice to colleagues on the delivery of complex analytic work.
• Contribute to the development of the AI and Data science programme to drive high impact data science outcomes.
• Promote excellence and innovation in data science methods for measuring the quality of health and social care services, learning from best practice (national / international), both internally and externally.
• Assess the effectiveness of different advanced statistical and data science modelling approaches and advise data scientists on best tools and approaches to support organisational commitments.
• Manage competing demands for Data Science work within the Data & Insight unit, ensuring sufficient capacity to deliver while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Build and drive relationships internally and externally in order to deliver the AI and Data Science programme.
• Lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams from across the unit to deliver outcomes.
• Assure that appropriate quality control and assurance is undertaken to ensure consistency, accuracy and relevance of unit outputs.
• Stay abreast of internal and external developments in data, policy and structures of care delivery.
• Promote a culture of respect and fairness and understand personal responsibilities around delivering against diversity and inclusion strategy.

Skills and Experience

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