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Senior Data Scientist Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Do you thrive on curiosity, innovation and adaptability? Are you genuinely excited about delving into data, whether new or existing, and harnessing the power of advanced statistical tools and techniques such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and computational vision? Is transforming data into practical insights that drive operational and strategic decisions across DVSA something that fires your enthusiasm? Are you committed to using data ethically and responsibly? If this sounds like you, your next career move could be right here! As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping analytical models that guide DVSA’s future. For example, you will design, develop and maintain forecasting models in Python that predict service demand, as well as innovative risk models that help us allocate frontline resources more effectively. You’ll also champion the ongoing professional growth of our talented data science team, sharing your expertise in the latest techniques and tools. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary., • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: • Conceptualising and developing high-impact data science solutions., • Writing and reviewing code using best practices from software development., • Further developing and maintaining existing risk and demand models., • Apply your ingenuity to analyse diverse data sets with cutting-edge statistical methods, from machine learning to predictive analytics, using Python., • Identify trends and patterns, turning them into actionable insights that support the development and improvement of services., • Presenting your findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff., • Explore and visualise data to uncover valuable insights, • Offer recommendations that solve complex problems and empower strategic and operational decision making We’re looking to fill two exciting Senior Data Scientist roles: one role sits within our MOT team, focusing on service analytics, risk modelling and fraud detection; the other sits within our brand-new Innovation Team, where you’ll help shape and validate groundbreaking Innovation use cases. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: • Developing and deploying AI and data science solutions to tackle business challenges at pace., • Inferring, predicting or forecasting using appropriate machine learning techniques., • Experience of designing and deploying LLM-powered analytics, for example for summarisation, topic modelling, or translation., • Quantitatively evaluating data science and AI solutions using novel designs and data sets., • Using cloud computing and infrastructure to develop and deploy solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)., • Continually promoting professional development and sharing best practices., • Presenting and communicating products and findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff., • Considering ethics and data protection principles when developing AI and data science solutions (e.g. GDPR, use of ethics frameworks etc)., • Strong programming skills, with experience in Python (or similar experience with a desire to develop Python skills), • Familiarity with essential data science tools and libraries (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and machine learning (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, Huggingface, LangChain, LiteLLM)., • A high level of competence in applied maths, statistics and scientific methods., • Clear written and verbal communication. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Data & Insights Manager Swansea City are looking to appoint a new Senior Data & Insights Manager, it's a newly created role which will play an integral part in the club's transition into a global brand. With new investment from high profile individuals like Snoop Dogg and Luka Modric, they're looking to take the club's commercial presence to the next level. The Role You'll be facilitating data-informed decision making and equipping members of the sales team with the data and insights required to bring on new partnerships. This role will play an important part in developing business processes and ensuing an agile approach to changing market trends and behaviours. A key focus of the role will be in developing the club’s brand partnership offering to deliver long term revenue growth. Key Responsibilities Include • Constantly striving to enhance and develop the commercial department’s use of data and analytics to support performance and revenue growth., • Constructing creative and compelling arguments through data and insights to substantiate and support brand pitching process to deliver revenue growth., • Harnessing zero and first-party data to support brand objectives and KPIs to deliver ROI., • Building global brand prospecting lists for target outreach, sourcing accurate contact info and providing key data points to increase response rate., • Supporting partner delivery team with data and insights for quarterly partner reporting and ad hoc requests to maximise partnership performance and ensure first class client service., • Ensuring collaboration and sharing of information across departments to ensure a unified approach and collective responsibility for achieving growth targets., • Compiling and analysing weekly revenue reports across all commercial revenue. What We're Looking For • Highly curious and analytical with passion for solving problems and identifying trends in data, • Excellent understanding of the commercial landscape in sports and entertainment, • Successful track record of identifying and analysing new brand prospects which have led to new partnerships, • Commercially minded with demonstrable ability to identify how a brand and its objectives align with the Club’s partnership offering, • Creative mindset with ability to think laterally to solve problems and find solutions through data If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV. We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. (Please copy and paste in to your browser) Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Head of Supply Chain Location: South Wales Salary: Up to £75k DOE Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 4 days per week in the office We are looking for an experienced leader to take full charge of the supply chain for a global B2B manufacturer. You will oversee everything from planning and buying to shipping and customer service, making sure our client’s systems are reliable and costs stay under control. As a key part of the leadership team, you will build a strong department, improve how they work, and make sure their operations can keep up with a fast-growing business. The role: • Take full ownership of the supply chain department, leading the planning, buying, logistics, and customer service teams to meet long-term business goals., • Build a high-performing culture by setting clear targets, mentoring staff, and ensuring the department is structured to handle future growth., • Manage the end-to-end planning process, from forecasting and production to final delivery, ensuring systems are accurate and stock levels are optimised., • Improve cash flow by balancing high service levels with smart inventory control to reduce waste and eliminate obsolete stock., • Lead negotiations and global supplier relationships to get the best value, while finding backup sources to protect the business from supply risks., • Drive cost-saving initiatives across purchasing and freight without compromising on the quality or continuity of materials., • Oversee shipping and warehousing to ensure we deliver to customers on time and in full, while staying compliant with all import/export regulations., • Control the departmental budget and provide clear performance reports and analytics to the executive leadership team., • Modernise operations by automating manual processes and using "Lean" methods to cut out inefficiencies and improve workflow., • Work closely with Sales and Finance to make sure the supply capacity always matches market demand and commercial strategy. About you: Essential: • At least 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing supply chain., • A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering, or have equivalent senior leadership experience in a similar role., • A proven track record of leading teams across different functions like buying, planning, and logistics., • Experience fixing underperforming departments and delivering clear, measurable improvements., • Expertise in using ERP/MRP systems to manage stock and production., • A data-driven approach to making decisions and managing supply chain risks., • Knowledge of SAP or qualifications in Lean / Six Sigma. Desirable: • Professional qualifications such as CIPS, an MBA, or a relevant postgraduate degree., • A background in scaling supply chains during periods of rapid business growth. To reach the top of the salary range, you will be a proven supply chain leader with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing. You should have a track record of managing end-to-end operations and the drive to take full ownership of everything from long-term strategy to daily cost improvements. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require. Interested? Please apply now.

Account Manager Location:Gorseinon, Swansea (Hybrid 2 days on-site, 3 days remote) Salary:Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme About the Company A well-established digital agency delivering innovative websites, systems and digital solutions for clients across education, broadcast and corporate sectors. The business combines creative thinking with technical expertise to help organisations engage audiences and achieve measurable results. Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of customers, many of whom have had bespoke websites developed for them. You will act as the primary point of contact, ensuring clients are well supported, relationships are strengthened and opportunities for growth are identified. This is a hands-on, client-facing role suited to someone who enjoys building long-term partnerships and spotting commercial opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Manage and develop a portfolio of customer accounts., • Proactively account manage clients with existing website and digital solutions., • Respond to and resolve client queries efficiently and professionally., • Analyse helpdesk tickets to identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities., • Support renewals and retention activity., • Prepare and issue quotes for additional work or services., • Provide clients with regular web analytics insights and performance updates., • Identify and support upselling opportunities., • Contribute to BID processes and proposals for new or expanded services. Essential: • Previous experience in account management, client services or customer success., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously., • Comfortable analysing data and translating insights into clear client updates., • Experience within a digital agency, consultancy or technology-led environment., • Welsh speaking ability (highly desirable)., • Salary up to £35,000., • Performance based bonus scheme., • Hybrid working (2 days on-site in Gorseinon, 3 days remote)., • Supportive and collaborative team culture., • Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of digital clients. JBRP1_UKTJ

DVSA is a large, complex government organisation responsible for road safety. It operates across Great Britain generating annual income of around £450m and employing c4,600 people. Our Finance Business Partners possess a deep understanding of the business and excel at communicating financial data and other information clearly. They provide valuable financial advice, support, strategic insight, challenge, and business solutions.To succeed in this role, you will need to build strong stakeholder relationships to enable effective strategic financial management. These relationships will be crucial for influencing decision-making and facilitating constructive challenges.Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Developing a thorough understanding of the business and its deliverables while building stakeholder relationships. Translating, owning, and adding insight to financial data to provide clear information and evidence that supports business activities and requirements. Reviewing and contributing to business cases and strategic documentation. Providing ad-hoc analysis and presentations to drive and support business decisions, such as efficiency and cost reduction options, utilising all available data and analytics tools. Person specification You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience:To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Cultivating a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among business, finance, and other corporate services. Adapting communication styles to suit various audiences, including both internal and external stakeholders. Utilising facts and evidence to support negotiation and influence. Assisting others in understanding the interdependencies between business and finance. Being proactive and passionate, inspiring continuous improvement in others. Bridging the gap between business and finance by effectively 'speaking the language' of both, serving as a crucial translator. Additional Information This role can be based in Swansea, Nottingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Birmingham or Leeds - your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this. If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. About Us The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.We're working hard to: • Make roads safer., • Improve services for our customers., • Make road transport greener and healthier., • Harness the potential of technology and data., • Grow and level up the economy. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Seeing the Big Picture Interviews will take place between 21-24 April 2026. How to Apply Full details can be found on Civil Service Jobs - Job ref: 452737. For this role you will need to submit a CV which must include your employment history, relevant experience to date, and professional qualifications and memberships.For your CV, please provide detailed evidence of your experience against the following essential criteria: • Experience in fostering a culture of knowledge and collaboration between business, finance and other corporate services., • Experience of using facts and evidence to aid negotiation and influencing. Please note, for this vacancy, we are working with our recruitment partner Hays. Please send your CV to Jackie Taylor - The selection process will include an interview and presentation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. xrnqpay Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. * You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. * You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. * You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. * Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, * A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman's terms for non-specialist audiences. * Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea Salary: £57,515 per annum. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £4,000 per annum. Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Are you confident in leading others? Do you enjoy the challenge of influencing others to achieve business outcomes? Would you love to drive continuous improvement in your role? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Senior Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business and is expected to have strong interpersonal skills, capable of translating and presenting complex financial information clearly. You will provide valuable financial advice, strategic insights, and business solutions to directors and other budget holders. You will support DVSA to deliver assurance on the financial position and performance of the Service/Business so that effective action is taken on a timely basis. This role will help ensure high quality financial management is embedded throughout the business and that regular, robust, timely financial information and insight is provided to key stakeholders to enable quality decision-making. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * You will be a trusted advisor to the business and develop significant business expertise. * You will build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manage senior managers' and stakeholders' expectations, and develop a deep understanding of the business's commercial and operational drivers. * You will carry out sufficient analysis and challenge to demonstrate Business and Medium-Term plans are affordable within Spending Review totals, are central case estimates and represent value for money. * You will provide strategic insight through your deep understanding of the financial data and the external / internal factors that influence the drivers of cost / income. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Leadership, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team and promote excellence. * Ability to influence at all levels of the business, using logical persuasion and consensus building within groups, * A confident communicator, comfortable with advising and challenging senior stakeholders, including communicating complex financial issues to into layman’s terms for non-specialist audiences. * Highly proficient in using and interpreting data and analytics to support analysis and decision making, identifying gaps in data and reporting, and collaborating with colleagues to develop additional reporting as required. You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Data Scientist Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. This step will fully prepare you for the professional projects that you will undertake in step 4 of this process. At the end of this step, you will complete a short online multiple-choice exam to showcase your understanding of the courses before moving on to step 2. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a great starting salary. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Senior Data Scientist Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Do you thrive on curiosity, innovation and adaptability? Are you genuinely excited about delving into data, whether new or existing, and harnessing the power of advanced statistical tools and techniques such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and computational vision? Is transforming data into practical insights that drive operational and strategic decisions across DVSA something that fires your enthusiasm? Are you committed to using data ethically and responsibly? If this sounds like you, your next career move could be right here! As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping analytical models that guide DVSA's future. For example, you will design, develop and maintain forecasting models in Python that predict service demand, as well as innovative risk models that help us allocate frontline resources more effectively. You'll also champion the ongoing professional growth of our talented data science team, sharing your expertise in the latest techniques and tools. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: • Conceptualising and developing high-impact data science solutions. * Writing and reviewing code using best practices from software development. * Further developing and maintaining existing risk and demand models. * Apply your ingenuity to analyse diverse data sets with cutting-edge statistical methods, from machine learning to predictive analytics, using Python. * Identify trends and patterns, turning them into actionable insights that support the development and improvement of services. * Presenting your findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff. * Explore and visualise data to uncover valuable insights * Offer recommendations that solve complex problems and empower strategic and operational decision making * Uphold the highest standards of ethical and appropriate data use Your impact will be felt in the continual refinement of demand forecasting, predictive modelling to track performance against key targets, and the creation of risk models that ensure our resources are used where they matter most. We're looking to fill two exciting Senior Data Scientist roles: one role sits within our MOT team, focusing on service analytics, risk modelling and fraud detection; the other sits within our brand-new Innovation Team, where you'll help shape and validate groundbreaking Innovation use cases. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: • Developing and deploying AI and data science solutions to tackle business challenges at pace. * Inferring, predicting or forecasting using appropriate machine learning techniques. * Experience of designing and deploying LLM-powered analytics, for example for summarisation, topic modelling, or translation. * Quantitatively evaluating data science and AI solutions using novel designs and data sets. * Using cloud computing and infrastructure to develop and deploy solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP). * Continually promoting professional development and sharing best practices. * Presenting and communicating products and findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff. * Considering ethics and data protection principles when developing AI and data science solutions (e.g. GDPR, use of ethics frameworks etc). * Strong programming skills, with experience in Python (or similar experience with a desire to develop Python skills) * Familiarity with essential data science tools and libraries (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and machine learning (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, Huggingface, LangChain, LiteLLM). * A high level of competence in applied maths, statistics and scientific methods. * Clear written and verbal communication. * Ability to work autonomously on data science projects and as part of the team. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Data Scientist Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading. Salary: £44,241 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Do you thrive on curiosity, innovation and adaptability? Are you genuinely excited about delving into data, whether new or existing, and harnessing the power of advanced statistical tools and techniques such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and computational vision? Is transforming data into practical insights that drive operational and strategic decisions across DVSA something that fires your enthusiasm? Are you committed to using data ethically and responsibly? If this sounds like you, your next career move could be right here! As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping analytical models that guide DVSA’s future. For example, you will design, develop and maintain forecasting models in Python that predict service demand, as well as innovative risk models that help us allocate frontline resources more effectively. You’ll also champion the ongoing professional growth of our talented data science team, sharing your expertise in the latest techniques and tools. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: * Conceptualising and developing high-impact data science solutions. * Writing and reviewing code using best practices from software development. * Further developing and maintaining existing risk and demand models. * Apply your ingenuity to analyse diverse data sets with cutting-edge statistical methods, from machine learning to predictive analytics, using Python. * Identify trends and patterns, turning them into actionable insights that support the development and improvement of services. * Presenting your findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff. * Explore and visualise data to uncover valuable insights * Offer recommendations that solve complex problems and empower strategic and operational decision making * Uphold the highest standards of ethical and appropriate data use Your impact will be felt in the continual refinement of demand forecasting, predictive modelling to track performance against key targets, and the creation of risk models that ensure our resources are used where they matter most. We’re looking to fill two exciting Senior Data Scientist roles: one role sits within our MOT team, focusing on service analytics, risk modelling and fraud detection; the other sits within our brand-new Innovation Team, where you’ll help shape and validate groundbreaking Innovation use cases. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required Experience: * Developing and deploying AI and data science solutions to tackle business challenges at pace. * Inferring, predicting or forecasting using appropriate machine learning techniques. * Experience of designing and deploying LLM-powered analytics, for example for summarisation, topic modelling, or translation. * Quantitatively evaluating data science and AI solutions using novel designs and data sets. * Using cloud computing and infrastructure to develop and deploy solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP). * Continually promoting professional development and sharing best practices. * Presenting and communicating products and findings to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leaders to operational staff. * Considering ethics and data protection principles when developing AI and data science solutions (e.g. GDPR, use of ethics frameworks etc). * Strong programming skills, with experience in Python (or similar experience with a desire to develop Python skills) * Familiarity with essential data science tools and libraries (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and machine learning (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, Huggingface, LangChain, LiteLLM). * A high level of competence in applied maths, statistics and scientific methods. * Clear written and verbal communication. * Ability to work autonomously on data science projects and as part of the team. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application