Senior Analyst/Data Scientist

Luton Borough Council

Luton Borough Council is committed to driving economic prosperity for the community through Luton Rising, the entity managing London Luton Airport. The organization focuses on creating opportunities beyond aviation, aiming for sustainable growth. The Senior Analyst/Data Scientist will play a critical role in shaping business strategies and enhancing non-airport revenue streams.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Provide in-house business analysis and insights to support decision-making.
• Improve business planning and develop stronger business cases.
• Support commercial negotiations and address past project challenges.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Annual leave ranging from 25 to 32 days based on service and grade.
• Option to buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career pathways for career advancement or specialization.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 20.2% employer contributions.
• Relocation package up to £8,000 for eligible candidates.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counseling and support.
• Flexibility with work/life balance including home working and flexible hours.
• Access to training courses, mentoring, and career development.
• Staff discounts on MOT, gyms, restaurants, and salons.
• Savings on local bus travel with the Arriva Travel Club.

This role requires you to have:

• Experience in data problem-solving and providing actionable solutions.
• Ability to create engaging data visualisations.
• Proficiency in analytical skills, including statistical techniques and scenario modeling.
• Working knowledge of Python or R.

You would benefit from having:

• Strong multitasking and deadline management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

The Luton 2040 Vision aims to eliminate poverty and relies on dedicated council employees to serve residents effectively.