Lead Data Scientist

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Job Reference SCC/TP/375051/5980

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Details: N/A Salary: £42,958 - £46,624 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF Closing Date: 18/10/2026 Job Category: Fire and Rescue Directorate: Chief Executive Office Service: CEO - Comm Prot & Eme

Job Introduction

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract with a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to develop innovative analytics solutions that improve services, support communities and help keep Surrey safe.

The team is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We promote agile working, with the role holder expected to work in the office 2 days per week, with the option to work from home for the remainder, subject to business need. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. 

About the Role

As Lead Data Scientist at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, you will report to the Business Intelligence Manager and play a key role in developing how the Service uses data science, advanced analytics and robust data practices to generate insight, improve services and support evidence-based decision-making.

Working within the Data Insight Team, you will lead the design, development and delivery of data science products, models, reports and dashboards that help the Service understand community risk, monitor performance and improve outcomes for residents, businesses and firefighters.

You will provide expert technical leadership across data science, data engineering, data preparation, privacy, ethics and product delivery, ensuring solutions are effective, scalable, compliant and aligned to user and organisational priorities.

The role will also champion innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to use data science more effectively, challenging existing approaches where