Luton Borough Council
Job title:
Senior Analyst/Data Scientist
Company
Luton Borough Council
Job description
About the job
Salary: £47,420 to £50,512 per year plus £3,203 car allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: PermanentAt Luton Rising, we are dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the Luton community. As the organization behind London Luton Airport, our mission extends beyond aviation, focusing on creating opportunities for growth, both within and outside of the airport.We are looking for a passionate and data-drivenSenior Analyst/Data Scientistto join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.You will be integral in providing in-house business analysis and insights to drive more informed decision-making and strategic planning. Your expertise will help us improve business planning, develop stronger business cases, and ultimately enhance non-airport revenue streams. You will also support commercial negotiations and proactively address the commercial risks and challenges encountered in past projects.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a genuine passion for data. Key skills and experiences include:
- Data Problem-Solving: Experience translating complex business issues into data problems and providing actionable solutions.
- Data Visualisation: Proven ability to create clear, engaging data visualisations that simplify complex data for stakeholders.
- Multitasking & Deadline Management: Experience balancing competing priorities and working effectively under tight deadlines.
- Passion for Analytics: A genuine curiosity to investigate, understand, and explain data patterns and trends.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, including employing basic statistical techniques and modelling a variety of scenarios.
- Technical Expertise: A good working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and/or R.
- Attention to Detail: Excellent accuracy and precision in data analysis and reporting.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, without the use of jargon.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:– From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
– Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
– Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
– Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
– Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
– Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
– Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
– Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
– Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
– Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Expected salary
£47420 – 50512 per year
Location
Luton Airport, Bedfordshire – London
Job date
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:51:48 GMT
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