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SalaryLocation: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester
Salary: £78,600 to £84,450 plus excellent benefits
Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about leveraging Data Science for the public good? Join us at the CMA and take a leading role in transforming how markets function in the interests of consumers, businesses, and the economy.
About the CMA
We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.
The role
At this pivotal time, with the integration of the new Digital Markets Unit, the CMA is set to expand significantly, enhancing its capability to oversee the world’s most substantial and data-centric companies.
As the Assistant Director of Data Science within our Data, Technology, and Analytics (DaTA) unit, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for deploying cutting-edge Data Science and engineering solutions. Your leadership will drive the development of innovative analytical tools and insights, crucial for high-profile cases and market studies. This role provides a unique chance to influence the strategic direction of Data Science initiatives, collaborate with other Assistant Directors, and engage with various stakeholders across the CMA and beyond.
About you
We are looking for a visionary leader with a robust quantitative background, evidenced by a degree in a relevant field or significant professional experience. You should have a proven track record of leading Data Science projects, with expertise in machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment. If you’re passionate about data and its potential to drive policy and regulatory decisions, you’re the perfect fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In return, the CMA offers you a rewarding, stimulating, supportive and inclusive place to work. We champion a culture of respect, that provides training tailored to maximise your potential, and offers genuine opportunities for career progression, gaining a unique range of experience.
To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button.
The closing date for applications is 11.55pm on 10 June 2024.
The CMA, like many other organisations, operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives.
The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
