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Principal Data Scientist – 9 month FTC
Fixed Term – Full Time
Cardiff, GB, CF10 1FT Glasgow, GB, G511DA London, GB, W1A 1AA Salford, GB, M50 2QH Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB, NE991RN
BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B’CAST
Job Closing Date: 15/12/2023
THE ROLE Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: 9 month FTC
Location: Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Salford (Hybrid)
Job Purpose
At the BBC we see data science as fundamental on that journey. We use data and machine learning to enrich our content and power personalised experiences for millions of audience members, facilitated by data-driven account management tooling. We’re looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join the Account & Participation Team to help accelerate the value unlocked by our existing machine learning products and help the discipline grow into new opportunities in account verification and user participation.
The role of Principal Data Scientist at the BBC is hands-on; you’ll use your technical skills to deliver value to BBC audiences. We are looking for individuals who value both breadth and depth of knowledge.
Principal Data Scientists at the BBC are expected to have impact within their immediate team and beyond, across the wider BBC. You’ll be instrumental in developing machine learning products at scale. Not only will you become part of a highly cross-functional team, working together to overcome the challenges of delivering data science in production, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day project work in the Account & Participation Data Science Team.
You’ll bring significant experience of being an effective team contributor and making use of your knowledge of different machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems. You’ll have a good understanding of data science best practices and experience implementing effective ways of working in previous teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with the wider data science community, both at the BBC and externally. We’d love to see enthusiasm about sharing your knowledge and growing others.
Are you the right candidate?
You’ll bring significant experience of being an effective team contributor and making use of your knowledge of different machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems. You’ll have a good understanding of data science best practices and experience implementing effective ways of working in previous teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with the wider data science community, both at the BBC and externally. We’d love to see enthusiasm about sharing your knowledge and growing others.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Technical skills and analytical thinking:
Teamwork and stakeholder management:
If you also have the following it would be beneficial to your application:
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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