Recruiter: Krystle James
Career Grade: D
Internal Closing Date: 11/05/26
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.
Why this job matters
This role sits within BT’s Security Division and is responsible for maturing the data science capability, acting as a leader for how we exploit the value in our data. The successful candidate will play a key part in building internal expertise and delivering innovative solutions to meet both internal and customer requirements. The role holder will lead and develop an agile team of data scientists across multiple projects. In addition to technical delivery, the role has a strategic dimension—identifying high-impact opportunities and engaging across the wider organisation.
Location: Manchester, Ipswich, Cheltenham. Onsite (Office based 5 days per week). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. Eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance and must have lived in the UK for 10+ years.
What you’ll be doing
* Support the exploitation of data on critical customer platforms.
* Mentor other Data Science & AI professionals, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource.
* Coordinate the development and implementation of custom data models, intelligent algorithms, and AI solutions to apply to data sets.
* Pursue new opportunities to utilise data science/machine learning for improved outcomes.
* Champion, continuously develop, and share knowledge with the team on emerging trends and changes in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Essential Skills
* Data Analysis
* Programming
* Scripting
* Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
* Statistical Analysis
What we'd like to see on your CV
* Programming/Scripting: Strong skills with compiled and interpreted languages such as Python and Scala.
* Data Analysis: Understanding of graphs, networks, time-series modelling, numerical algorithms and geospatial analytics.
* Machine Learning: Understanding of machine learning techniques and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
* DevOps: Basic DevOps and system-level Linux skills – confident with SSH, shell scripting, cron, package management. Familiar with version control and a mix of development environments.
* Software Development: Highly experienced with compiled and interpreted languages such as Python and Scala/Java, confident with common libraries like Pandas, NumPy.
* Cyber Analytics: Understanding and detecting threats in network data.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 10% on target bonus (Depending on country based)
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* On-call allowance (Depending on the requirements of the role)
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
* World-class training and development opportunities
* Equal family leave from January 2025: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. For all parents.
* Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
* 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
* 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
* Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
* Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
* Access to hundreds of retail discounts including the BT shop
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