Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics
- Employer
- Astute Technical Recruitment
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £900 - £1000 per day
- Closing date
- 7 Dec 2020
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- Clearance Level
- DV, SC, BPSS
- Sector
- Central Government, Information Technology, Public Sector
- Job Type
- Contract
Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics
London- Home Based
£1000 Per Day
Introduction…
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Director to join a government organisation and be responsible for establishing a new function which will lead on exploratory analysis with data within the department and to lead and manage a joint work programme across the business.
Roles & Responsibilities
As the Deputy Director, you will be responsible for:
- Leading a team of 10-15 data scientists, economists, statisticians, and analysts.
- Bringing advanced techniques across a range of disciplines to bear on pressing policy questions relating to concentrations of risk and the drivers of transmission.
- Working closely with international, national, regional, and sectoral teams to strengthen the analytic base underpinning assessment work.
- Establishing and maintaining, together with public health experts and behavioural scientists in the department, a long-term research program to enhance ability to answer upcoming policy questions.
- Compromise with key external stakeholders to establish a coherent overall work program on COVID-19 risks and to lead on specific projects.
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Experienced manager and leader of a large technical team, demonstrating all competencies expected at SCS PB1.
- Experienced in working with complex data and information feeds within a relevant field such as Statistics, Data Science, Biosecurity, Health or National Security.
- Experience working with Minsters, and on high profile and fast paced issues.
Salary & Package
What is on offer for this exciting role:
- £1000 Per Day
- 6 Month Contract
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to mmcleod@astutetechnical.co.uk or ring 02393 910 033 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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