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Team: Customer Intelligence SquadSalary banding: £60,000 - £80,000Experience: Mid-level/ExpertWorking pattern:Full-TimeReporting to: Senior Data Science ManagerSponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.This role in 3 words: Collaborative, Ownership, ReliabilityTop 3 qualities for this role: Proactive, Problem solver, Attention to detail

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

We are growing our Data Science team, made up of three multi-functional squads building ML products.

This role in a nutshell:

This is a 6-month fixed-term role, and we are looking for a (Senior) Data Scientist with a strong analytical background, and hands-on experience creating data science products. You'll be part of our centralised Data Science team and play a key role in helping technical and non-technical stakeholders make data-driven decisions. 

We're a team of 6-8 part of a bigger department of ca. 40 consisting of Data Engineers, Analysts, Data Scientists and Product Managers supporting the commercial and operational side, providing immense opportunity to get exposure in diverse business areas.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Collaborate closely with key business stakeholders to identify and define advanced data science initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in translating complex business challenges into actionable data-driven opportunities, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of sophisticated machine learning models, from conceptualization and advanced modeling to deployment and ongoing maintenance in production environments. You'll apply your expertise in Python, SQL, and GCP to develop these models, adhering to the highest standards of model governance and ethical AI practices.
• Lead the selection and application of the most appropriate data science methodologies for each use case. This may range from developing complex machine learning algorithms to designing and evaluating robust A/B testing frameworks.
• Effectively communicate complex data-driven insights to stakeholders at all levels of technical expertise and seniority. Utilise advanced data visualisation techniques to narrate compelling stories with data, ensuring the practical application of analytical outputs.
• Actively contribute to the data science community within and outside the organisation to foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and innovation. Stay abreast of the latest developments in data science and technology, bringing innovative solutions and best practices to the team.
• Use your deep understanding of data engineering principles to design, develop, and deploy scalable data models and algorithms. Lead initiatives to enhance data accessibility and maturity across the organisation, promoting automation and innovative use of data.
• Design and implement complex experiments to extract, merge, manage, and analyse data from diverse sources, delivering tailored insights to stakeholders. Utilise advanced visualisation tools to communicate these insights effectively.

You’ll be a successful Data Scientist at OVO if you have…

• Extensive experience in a data science role with a proven track record of delivering impactful data science solutions based on Machine Learning and statistical modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (specifically GCP), machine learning frameworks, and data science tooling (SQL, Python, GitHub). Experience with DataRobot, Tableau, and similar tools is highly desirable.
• Experience with scheduling platforms like Airflow and an understanding of advanced programming principles are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership in the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models.
• Proven experience in a production environment, able to make a compromise between sophistication, deployability and maintainability of a data science solution.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into data science opportunities. Skilled in presenting sophisticated concepts to senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional project teams to successful deployment.
• Proficiency in a wide range of statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques. Expertise in process mining, unsupervised learning, predictive modelling, and ethical AI practices.
• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Experience in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• A degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering) is desirable, or equivalent experience. 

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £60,000 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. 

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your healthWith benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and moreFor your wellbeingWith gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donationsFor your home  Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargersFor your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..