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A career without limits. As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far‑flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Senior Data Scientist. You'll be part of the Operations Delivery Intelligence directorate, delivering high‑value data science solutions that improve business performance and decision‑making. This team plays a key role in enabling the airline to use advanced analytics, machine learning and data‑driven insight to support critical business decisions and deliver measurable outcomes.
Job Responsibility
Deliver and manage data science projects from scoping through to delivery
Scope and structure complex, ill-defined business problems and develop solutions aligned to business goals
Acquire, process and analyse large and complex datasets to create high-quality model inputs
Design, build and test data science products such as predictive models, optimisation tools and decision-support systems
Extract insights from data, identifying trends and patterns and providing actionable recommendations
Work with software teams to productionise models and deliver application outputs
Translate analytical results into clear, actionable recommendations
Provide guidance to stakeholders on how data science solutions improve business outcomes
Work within cross-functional business and Digital teams
Manage, improve and decommission existing data science products to ensure ongoing value
Monitor industry trends and data science use cases
Ensure adherence to frameworks, model compliance and ethical standards
Develop, maintain and share best practice
Coach and mentor other team members
Provide ad hoc team cover when required
Requirements
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex problems
Experience delivering data science solutions that support decision-making
Ability to communicate complex outputs clearly to a range of audiences
Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders
Experience coaching and mentoring others on projects
Strong collaborative and consultative working style
Ethical and responsible approach to data science
Ability to work effectively in ambiguity
Proactive, resilient and delivery-focused mindset
Continuous improvement approach to ways of working
Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components
Experience applying data science, analytics or operational research techniques
Experience working within data science, data analytics, business intelligence or data visualisation environments
Strong experience working with tools such as Python, SQL and machine learning techniques
What we offer
Staff travel including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights
Up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family
Market-leading defined contribution (DC) pension
Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, additional life insurance cover, private medical insurance, dental plan, and healthcare cash plan