The Head of Data Science will lead the Data Science department, driving data-driven decision-making and delivering impactful insights within the public sector. This role in Birmingham requires expertise in data science methodologies and a strong ability to manage and develop analytics teams. Hybrid working is also available in Cardiff or LondonClient DetailsThe organisation is a well-established public sector entity with a significant focus on leveraging data to improve services and inform strategic decisions. As an organisation, they are committed to fostering innovation and maintaining high operational standardsDescriptionSupport the Director of Risk, Data Analysis and Insight to develop the analysis programme in line with the overall Strategic PlanLead and manage the Data Science department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality data insights.Develop and implement data science strategies to support organisational objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex data challenges.Oversee the design, development, and deployment of predictive models and algorithms.Ensure compliance with data governance and ethical guidelines in all analytics activities.Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.Communicate findings and actionable insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.Select and apply the most appropriate analysis, data science and statistical techniques given the research objectives and the dataDev