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Who are we looking for?

Essential Criteria

  • Strong numeracy, technical fluency and familiarity with a range of analytical
    techniques.
  • Good communication skills – translating complex information for non-technical audiences, including through creative visualisations.
  • Experience of delivering exceptional results at pace.
  • Interest or experience in the delivery of programmes for improving UK citizens’ lives.

Preferred

  • Coding best practice – structuring, commenting and documenting code, developing and deploying reusable components, incorporating tests, validation and error handling.
  • Experience working with databases, structured and unstructured data, and large-volume raw operational data.
  • The ability to deliver results in a complex multi-stakeholder environment, driving progress in the face of a range of competing views and priorities.
  • Strategic analysis skills that can be deployed flexibly across a wide range of priorities.
  • Highly developed communication and networking skills, an ability to build strong relationships and operate with senior stakeholders across government, and skills to translate complex information into meaningful, easily understood narratives.

What is the application process?

Initial Stage

  • A short introductory phone call to learn more about you and answer any questions you have about the Fellowship.

Second Stage

  • Technical test which may be completed remotely and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
  • 15-minute presentation, where you will discuss and answer questions on your
    technical assignment.

Final Stage

  • Presentation on a previous project you have delivered.
  • Code review, preferably related to the work you present on (in instances
    where code related to that work is not sharable we can discuss alternatives).
  • Final panel interview.

What is the salary range?

The standard Fellow is recruited at SCS (Deputy Director) level, with a salary of typically ranging from £85K-£149K. We are however open to applicants of all experience levels.


We are also willing to consider secondment arrangements. If you join us on a secondment you would continue to be employed by your existing employer and your continuous employment would be unaffected.

What can we offer?

If successful, you’ll enjoy unparalleled opportunities to deliver the type of high impact technology and data projects that are only possible in government. You’ll be put to work on a PM and Government priority where we require your unique skill set; you will have access to senior decision makers; receive mentorship and guidance from the No10 Data Science team and help tackle challenges of national importance.


You’ll have the opportunity to build a peer group of exceptionally talented Fellows and build strong links with the No.10 Data Science Team.


We’re offering each Fellow a 6-12 month posting with the possibility of extending it; a dedicated recruitment and onboarding process; and bespoke in-programme support.

We will recruit on a rolling basis as new priorities emerge. We will work directly with your employer to negotiate the terms of your secondment.