At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our data science team to drive impactful decision-making and enhance data education.
- Company: BBC Studios, a leader in media innovation with a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, London weighting, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working with 2 days in the office and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference using data to shape the future of media.
- Qualifications: Experience in data science, strong programming skills, and a degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
JOB BAND: D | CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent | LOCATION: London TVC – 2 days a week in office | DEPARTMENT: Data Insights | PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 – £70,000, plus a London Weighting Allowance of £5,441.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The way BBC Studios operates has changed significantly over the last five years. We have built a successful data science team and are looking for a senior data scientist to join us, working across BBC Studios’ lines of business to support decision‑making and drive data‑education.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Work on a range of projects supporting all lines of business – for commercial news, automated decision‑making for subscription prompts and adverts; for TV commissioning, developing synthetic audiences as an alternative to traditional surveys.
- Develop studios’ capabilities to power data‑driven decision making, including automated tagging and other metadata‑focused solutions to enhance discoverability and recommendations.
- Use domain knowledge to select the appropriate algorithmic approach and data sources to solve a given problem.
- Discuss and implement the solution, from proof of concept to production.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, clearly communicating insights, impact, and recommendations.
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in generative AI and apply where appropriate.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a data science or closely‑aligned role.
- A degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science or a related field.
- A hands‑on approach to problem solving, from understanding the impact down to mathematical details.
- Good programming skills with Python.
- Good working knowledge of SQL and experience querying large datasets.
- Experience building machine learning models and deploying them into production.
- Experience interacting with stakeholders and translating business problems into practical solutions.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.
Senior Data Scientist in London employer: BBC Group and Public Services
At BBC Studios, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Senior Data Scientist in our London office, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive data-driven decision-making across various business lines, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a London Weighting Allowance. We are committed to employee growth, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Contact Details:
BBC Group and Public Services Recruitment Team
