Deputy Director of Advanced Analytics

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.

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