Are you a data scientist who wants to take ideas out of notebooks and into the real world?
This is a rare chance to join a £1.2bn-turnover, not-for-profit organisation at the exact moment it builds its AI and advanced analytics capability from scratch.
The data function is brand new. The mandate is clear. The backing is real. And you'll be working directly with a CDO who has spent her career building serious data teams.
You're not inheriting someone else's mess. You're stepping into a blank slate.
Practical details
* Salary: £75,000-£80,000
* Benefits: Strong pension and healthcare
* Working pattern: 3 days per week in the office - non-negotiable
* Location: Candidates must be within ~50 miles of WR1
What makes this role genuinely interesting
This organisation operates across student accommodation, social housing and care homes. That means your work doesn't just end in dashboards, it affects buildings, services, partners and people's day-to-day lives.
Right now, the focus is on:
* Understanding historic data properly
* Using it to predict what's coming next
* Turning quick, "down and dirty" proofs of concept into real operational change
Think predictive maintenance, service downtime reduction, smarter contracts, and eventually lig...