This is an exciting opportunity to use your data science skills for the public good, working with National Highways in our mission to connect the country and enable safer journeys. We believe that connecting people and communities creates job and social opportunities and helps businesses and the economy thrive. We make a positive difference to people’s lives. We care about every person’s journey. We aim to keep people moving today and moving better tomorrow. We want everyone on our network to get home safe and well.
We are seeking a curious and collaborative Lead Data Scientist to join our team within Digital Services. We provide National Highways with specialist skills and capabilities to keep pace with fast-moving digital change and the growing use of data and algorithms. This is a leadership role where you will guide multidisciplinary teams, foster a culture of continuous learning, and drive the development of innovative data products that deliver value. You’ll work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to uncover opportunities where data science can solve complex problems, with a focus on Safety, Delivery, Customer, ethics and sustainability.
This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways office location however, regular travel to Birmingham for team meetings will be required.
While a good understanding of transport would be useful, this is not essential, and National Highways prides itself on ensuring that staff can grow and develop their skills.
Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England’s motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.
The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability.
External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
National Highways, formerly Highways England, is the government company responsible for the country's motorways and main A roads. This includes modernising and maintaining the highways, as well as running the network and keeping traffic moving.
