Data Scientist Apprentice (Ofcom)

Introduction

We are looking for a curious problem solver, who is keen to learn and apply data science techniques to real world research and intelligence data.

About the Employer

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.

We also oversee the universal postal service, which means Royal Mail must deliver and collect letters six days a week, and parcels five days a week, at an affordable and uniform price throughout the UK.

We look after the airwaves used by wireless devices like cordless phones, walkie talkies and even some car keys and doorbells.

We also help make online services safer for the people who use them, by making sure companies have effective systems in place to protect users from harm.

We also help to make sure people don’t get scammed and are protected from bad practices. This is particularly important for vulnerable or older people.

Our duties come from Parliament. Our priority is to look after you, and we sometimes do this by promoting competition among companies we regulate.

We provide advice and information to thousands of people each year, through our website and call centre. We register complaints from people and businesses, which helps us to take action against firms when they let their customers down. Parliament has not given us powers to resolve people’s complaints about their broadband, home phone or mobile phone. Instead, these can be considered by alternative dispute resolution services.

We also help to make sure people across the UK are satisfied with what they see and hear on TV and radio, and that programmes reflect the audiences they serve. We consider every complaint we receive from viewers and listeners. Often, we investigate further and we sometimes find broadcasters in breach of our rules.

We are independent and funded by fees paid to us by the companies we regulate.

What You'll Do

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop and use skills in data analysis, data manipulation, data visualisation and data science to support Ofcom’s work in regulating the UK’s communication markets. Data professionals in the R&I team are supported and empowered to display strong analytical skills, using a range of tools and innovative techniques, to provide robust evidence to power Ofcom’s policy and decision making. They lead and contribute to high quality analysis of communications market data and deliver high quality internal and external publications. The successful candidate for this role will be enrolled in a Level 6 Data Scientist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use data analysis and visualisation tools to explore, transform and analyse datasets of varying sizes and structures from a range of sources, producing clear, repeatable and robust findings.
• Data Scientist Apprentice Strategy and Research Group Manchester
• Present analysis in a concise, clear, and easily accessible way using graphs, charts, well-written text, interactive reports and presentations.
• Engage with project teams in Strategy and Research Group and throughout Ofcom to determine and satisfy their analysis requirements.

Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do.

Training Outcome

Opportunity for a full-time role upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance and a permanent position being available.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Curiosity
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Collaborative skills
• Methodical & logical approach
• Enthusiasm & commitment

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - C or above
• Essential - UCAS - ucas points - 104 Points

Course Information

Course: Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED