Data Scientist

Summary

Reporting Line: Head of Data Science and Engineering
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 3A
Location: London/Chesterfield/Hybrid

What to expect

The Data Scientist is a key member of the Data & Analytics team responsible for the delivery of functional strategies always modelling the Post Office behaviours and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Data Scientist will work closely with the Head of Data Science and Engineering to set the direction for data science across Post Office prioritising high value use cases to design develop and productionise models that improve revenue cost efficiency and risk management.

What we can do for you

Now more than ever we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure
Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
Car Allowance
Generous pension contribution
Life assurance
Income protection after 12 months service
Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity Diversity and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach truly making Post Office Everybodys Business. As an equal opportunity employer we value and celebrate the differences among our people ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What youll need to succeed

• Experienced strategic data professional with proven experience collaborating with peers and senior managers to contribute to the development of and deliver a functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
• Substantial experience in establishing successful cross functional stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to achieve key objectives.
• Proven leadership of data science teams delivering production models and measurable benefits in complex environments including low data maturity contexts.
• Hands on experience building models and services on AWS for example SageMaker Glue Athena Redshift Lambda Step Functions.
• Strong record of experimentation design A or B testing champion and challenger approaches and causal inference where appropriate.
• Evidence of POC development and end to end productionisation with robust monitoring governance and support.
• Commercial acumen with experience building value cases benefits frameworks and translating insights into financial and operational outcomes.
• Experience in retail or branch network operations is strongly preferred.

About us

At Post Office Ltd were proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation our commitment to personal face-to-face service remains core to who we are.

Our journey is one of reflection growth and meaningful change. Were looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience purpose and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters partners and the communities they serve.

If youre driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future built on progress and integrity wed love to hear from you. For more details visit

Application Guidance

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While weve outlined key skills above we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident Employer we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description please contact

Were thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately were unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.