Data Scientist

Make a difference and advance your career by helping deliver some of the UK's leading special education provider, change futures for vulnerable children and young people across the country. You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders. At a certified Great Place to Work®, you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. You will: Have the opportunity to use advanced data science and machine learning methods to generate insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. Work with diverse datasets, from structured to unstructured text, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that improve outcomes for our learners. Develop analytical models and tools that support planning and decision making across our education settings. Collaborate closely with educators, clinicians, and leaders to align data science outputs with the needs of our students and staff. Help establish and embed best practices in data science, supporting the growth of an emerging data science team.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.