Senior Data Scientist | Digital Services

Preston - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 55612 - 60147

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary 55612 - 60147 per annum Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Preston

International Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you ready to lead advanced data science projects and mentor a talented team Lancashire County Council is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to deliver impactful solutions that support service improvement and innovation. You will design and implement complex analytical models drive the adoption of modern technologies and foster professional growth within the team.
You will work on a range of use cases including improving outcomes in Adult and Childrens Social Care developing automation solutions to enhance service efficiency and building forecasting models to support strategic decision-making.

What Youll Be Doing;

Leading the design and delivery of advanced data science solutions
Mentoring and supporting Data Scientists and Data Analysts
Translating strategic objectives into actionable projects
Engaging with stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions
Promoting best practice in data governance ethics and security

What Were Looking For;

Honours degree or equivalent experience in computer science data science mathematics statistics or a related field
Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in data science analytics or machine learning
Significant experience in a senior leadership role within data science or analytics
Strong technical expertise in advanced analytics machine learning and cloud platforms
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Closing Date: 15/02/2026

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description & Person Specification

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionSalary 55612 - 60147 per annum Permanent Full time 37 hours per week PrestonInternational Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorshipAre you ready to lead advanced data science projects and mentor a talented team Lancashire County Council is seeking a Senior Data Sci...