Salary: £53,080.55 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,127.
Location: Head Office – London
Duration: Permanent
The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Data Scientist. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the work of the party in the analysis of voter behaviour, elections and campaigning, to contribute to Labour’s political and organisational strategies through the use of data analysis, and lead on the measurement and reporting of campaign progress and campaign effects.
The successful candidate will have:
* Strong understanding of statistical modelling, with a minimum of degree-level statistical understanding, or equivalent professional experience
* Strong experience conducting political polling and working with polling infrastructure and data flows, particularly using advanced methods and automated processes
* A proven track record of highly proficient data handling, using advanced functionality
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to DSCVAC@labour.org.uk by no later than 09 February 2025.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.
We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include:
* 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro-rated for part-time staff
* Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
* All UK bank holidays
* Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
* Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
* Flexible working opportunities
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
* Employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
* Season ticket loan
* Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
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