Data Scientists
Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Peterborough, East of England, PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR

Job Summary

Do you have a degree in a discipline with numerical or statistical elements, or a demonstrable portfolio of data science and machine learning? If so, we would like to hear from you!

As a Data Scientist or Senior Data Scientist, you’ll work on high-impact projects using machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and time series analysis. This is meaningful, purpose-led work at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious digital transformation programmes.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

  • Understand where Data Science can add value within HM Land Registry
  • Apply advanced techniques across NLP, vision, and more
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation
  • Contribute to a culture of learning, mentoring and inclusion
  • Lead projects and mentor others (for senior roles)

For more information about the role, please see the attached candidate pack.

What You’ll Do

  • Understand where Data Science can add value within HM Land Registry
  • Apply advanced techniques across NLP, vision, and more
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation
  • Contribute to a culture of learning, mentoring and inclusion
  • Lead projects and mentor others (for senior roles)

For more information about the role, please see the attached candidate pack.

Person specification

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in data science or machine learning
  • Proficiency in Python, R or similar
  • Knowledge of NLP, time series or vision techniques
  • A collaborative mindset and a drive to make a difference
  • Leadership and mentoring experience (for senior roles)

For more information about the role, please see the the attached candidate pack and click on the "Apply at advertiser's site Link".

Salary for HEO Data Scientists: HM Land Registry is implementing a capability-based pay model across the Digital and Data profession. In addition to the published salary, there may be the opportunity to earn a non-contractual, non-pensionable pay supplement based on your assessed capability. It is anticipated that payment of the new supplement for HEO Data Scientists will commence in January 2026. As part of your application and interview process, your capability will be assessed against the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. Depending on your assessed level of capability you may be eligible for a salary from January '26 of £41,100 if you are assessed as 'Developing', rising to £44,400 for an 'Accomplished' rating.

Salary for SEO Senior Data Scientists: £46,058 - £57,400. This role is eligible for the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework, please see the candidate pack for more information.

Qualifications

A degree in a discipline with numerical or statistical elements; OR equivalent experience. For SEO, you will need a degree in a discipline with numerical or statistical elements; OR demonstrable portfolio of data science and machine learning.

Alongside your salary of £38,427, HM Land Registry contributes £11,132 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

For more information about what its like to work here please see the following links:

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Working for HM Land Registry/

#WeAreHMLR

At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.

We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.

  • We have integrity– we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
  • We drive innovation– we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
  • We are professional– we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
  • We give assurance– we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.

You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.

Selection process details

We are working with our recruitment partner (Gaia) for this campaign. Please click on the Apply at advertisers site Link to apply (below) to submit your CV.

Please include how you meet the essential experience criteria and technical skills listed within the candidate pack in your CV.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

Recruitment team

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email [email protected] in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/
Post Date
2025-05-22
Job Type
-
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Engineering, Information Technology
Level
Entry
Country
United Kingdom
Industry
Government Administration ,
HM Land Registry*******