Government Digital & Data

Job Vacancy Senior Data Scientist - Ministry of Justice - SEO

Leeds

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£42k-46k
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Published on 19/05/2026

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Join Justice Digital, Data and Science as a Senior Data Scientist and help turn complex data into tools and insights that support frontline services, inform policy, and improve outcomes across the justice system.

About the role

You’ll be part of a collaborative and growing data science community, working on high-impact projects that influence how decisions are made across justice services. From predictive modelling to machine learning and AI, your work will help turn complex and fragmented data into actionable insight.

You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams to design, build and deploy data science solutions, supporting everything from operational tools for frontline staff to large-scale analytical products used across government.

What you’ll be doing

  • Building and deploying data science solutions using techniques like machine learning, NLP and statistical modelling

  • Working in multidisciplinary teams to take ideas from concept to live service

  • Turning complex datasets into practical tools and actionable insight

  • Communicating findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Supporting the development and delivery of data products used across the justice system

  • Collaborating with other data scientists using modern practices (e.g. version control, shared code)

  • Helping shape projects and contribute to the direction of technical work

  • Coaching and supporting junior data scientists

Candidate profile

What we’re looking for

  • Experience applying data science techniques (e.g. machine learning, statistical modelling, language models)

  • Strong foundation in probability and statistics

  • Ability to write high-quality code in Python (or similar, with willingness to learn Python)

  • Experience working with data (e.g. data manipulation, SQL)

  • Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly

  • Proactive approach, able to identify opportunities and take initiative

Working environment

Location: Leeds

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London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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