Welcome to Ada!

We are a specialist digital skills college training and developing diverse higher-level apprentices into fantastic roles in the tech sector and transforming their lives in the process. We work with over 30 of the most cutting-edge companies on the planet. They choose us because of the amazing quality of our teaching, learning and support.

We are growing rapidly. We have nearly 250 apprentices on roll from a wide range of backgrounds: 75% are recent school leavers, though the oldest is 42. A third are young women, one third BAME and many come from tough backgrounds. They represent over 15 different nationalities. They are united by their passion and enthusiasm for tech!

Apprentices enrol on one of three degree apprenticeships: software development, data analytics or a more generalist tech consultant programme all of which are validated by the Open University. All of our apprenticeship training is currently delivered from our Whitechapel campus, just minutes from the tube and train station.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic professionals who are keen to take on a new challenge and demonstrate their skills at teaching, sharing their expertise across a range of tech related topics with the next generation of digital pioneers. We will invest in your development so that you can develop your skills and change the lives of thousands of young people with a passion for tech desperate to break into the sector.

At Ada we are committed to ensuring our apprentices and their employers are supported throughout their apprenticeship to the highest standards. To achieve this, we are looking for fantastic skills coaches with technical knowledge to manage a case-load of apprentices, providing guidance and support ensuring successful completion of their apprenticeship and progression into full time roles.

Within the role, coaches will maintain regular contact with apprentices & their employers providing continuous guidance throughout the apprenticeship, ensuring the students stay on track and are ready for their End Point Assessment.

Coaches will typically have a case-load of apprentices and will be expected to travel across our employers, organising and running progress reviews with apprentices & employer. This is a unique opportunity to work with a wide range of employers and apprentices, understanding their strengths and areas for development and helping them develop their skills and work effectively within their organisations and teams.

Nature of the role: Full time roles available

Responsible for: being an effective supporting and coaching a caseload of apprentices

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 dependent on relevant experience

Closing date for applications: Friday 6 March 2020. We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended

Start date: ASAP

Main Responsibilities:

• Assessing and supporting apprentices through their apprenticeship programme
• Carrying out reviews either in person or on the phone with apprentices and line managers to monitor progress against key milestones
• Work with students to create and monitor their individual learning plans
• Providing personal and professional support to apprentices and employers
• Ensuring monthly performance updates on learners are provided to Ada
• Providing rigorous feedback on work-based learning evidence
• Managing & tracking of progression of all key programme elements
• Assessing whether apprentices are ready to enter gateway and support them to prepare for their end point assessment
• Ensuring all apprentice records are maintained and compliant to ESFA regulations
• Advising students on their work-based project (Level 5) and Synoptic Project (Level 6)

The Person will

• have experience in either Software Development or Software Engineering
• have knowledge of either Python, Javascript or Java
• have excellent communications skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• ideally have experience monitoring and reporting on individuals progress or in coaching learners/apprentices in their career development
• be able to effectively use systems, including e-portfolio tracking system, to record and track outcomes
• have a professional working ethos to effectively build business relationships with employers
• have an interest in technology and the digital industry
• be organised and have strong time management skills
• be adaptable and patient, able to manage many priorities at once and resolve concerns with empathy and compassion.

Variation to this Job Description This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Sponsorship

Sadly we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work and remain in England.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. Further information about the DBS can be found at www.gov.uk.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our HR Manager by emailing.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Welcome to Ada!

We are a specialist digital skills college training and developing diverse higher-level apprentices into fantastic roles in the tech sector and transforming their lives in the process. We work with over 30 of the most cutting-edge companies on the planet. They choose us because of the amazing quality of our teaching, learning and support.

We are growing rapidly. We have nearly 250 apprentices on roll from a wide range of backgrounds: 75% are recent school leavers, though the oldest is 42. A third are young women, one third BAME and many come from tough backgrounds. They represent over 15 different nationalities. They are united by their passion and enthusiasm for tech!

Apprentices enrol on one of three degree apprenticeships: software development, data analytics or a more generalist tech consultant programme all of which are validated by the Open University. All of our apprenticeship training is currently delivered from our Whitechapel campus, just minutes from the tube and train station.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic professionals who are keen to take on a new challenge and demonstrate their skills at teaching, sharing their expertise across a range of tech related topics with the next generation of digital pioneers. We will invest in your development so that you can develop your skills and change the lives of thousands of young people with a passion for tech desperate to break into the sector.

At Ada we are committed to ensuring our apprentices and their employers are supported throughout their apprenticeship to the highest standards. To achieve this, we are looking for fantastic skills coaches with technical knowledge to manage a case-load of apprentices, providing guidance and support ensuring successful completion of their apprenticeship and progression into full time roles.

Within the role, coaches will maintain regular contact with apprentices & their employers providing continuous guidance throughout the apprenticeship, ensuring the students stay on track and are ready for their End Point Assessment.

Coaches will typically have a case-load of apprentices and will be expected to travel across our employers, organising and running progress reviews with apprentices & employer. This is a unique opportunity to work with a wide range of employers and apprentices, understanding their strengths and areas for development and helping them develop their skills and work effectively within their organisations and teams.

Nature of the role: Full time roles available

Responsible for: being an effective supporting and coaching a caseload of apprentices

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 dependent on relevant experience

Closing date for applications: Friday 6 March 2020. We reserve the right to remove the advert should an excellent candidate be identified before this date so early applications are recommended

Start date: ASAP

Main Responsibilities:

• Assessing and supporting apprentices through their apprenticeship programme
• Carrying out reviews either in person or on the phone with apprentices and line managers to monitor progress against key milestones
• Work with students to create and monitor their individual learning plans
• Providing personal and professional support to apprentices and employers
• Ensuring monthly performance updates on learners are provided to Ada
• Providing rigorous feedback on work-based learning evidence
• Managing & tracking of progression of all key programme elements
• Assessing whether apprentices are ready to enter gateway and support them to prepare for their end point assessment
• Ensuring all apprentice records are maintained and compliant to ESFA regulations
• Advising students on their work-based project (Level 5) and Synoptic Project (Level 6)

The Person will

• have experience in either Software Development or Software Engineering
• have knowledge of either Python, Javascript or Java
• have excellent communications skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• ideally have experience monitoring and reporting on individuals progress or in coaching learners/apprentices in their career development
• be able to effectively use systems, including e-portfolio tracking system, to record and track outcomes
• have a professional working ethos to effectively build business relationships with employers
• have an interest in technology and the digital industry
• be organised and have strong time management skills
• be adaptable and patient, able to manage many priorities at once and resolve concerns with empathy and compassion.

Variation to this Job Description This is a description of the job as it is at present, and is current at date of issue. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Sponsorship

Sadly we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work and remain in England.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. Further information about the DBS can be found at www.gov.uk.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact our HR Manager by emailing.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Are you a driven, money-motivated individual wondering how to fly through the company ranks and earn over £100,000 in your third year? Are you looking for a position where hard work is rewarded by huge bonuses and your first promotion in 6 months?  Are you looking for a work hard play hard culture with weekly work nights out, holiday incentives and quarterly prizes?

If you are a highly sociable and money motivated individual, the opportunity to become a Recruitment Consultant in an industry leading firm is not to be missed.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant Salary

• Year 1 – £20K base, £40K OTE
• Year 2 – £35K base, £60K OTE
• Year 3 – £60K base, £100K+ OTE

Company Benefits

• Fast track internal promotion to Senior Consultant within 2 years
• Exceptional commission structure – uncapped earning potential!
• All expenses paid 5 star trips to worldwide destinations
• Company car on reaching targets
• Quarterly prizes (Rolexes, spa days, vouchers for exclusive bars and restaurants)
• Company sports teams
• Gym membership
• Pool tables & office bar
• Monthly lunch clubs at London’s top restaurants

What does a position as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant offer?

• Invaluable sales experience within a highly respected industry
• Development of business acumen through regular client meetings
• Uncapped earning potential starting straight away
• A vibrant and fun atmosphere – a real work hard play hard role!

The Role of a Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment is primarily a sales role in which you’ll be placing top professionals into a wide variety of cutting edge positions with exceptional potential for earning uncapped commission.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Searching job databases and sourcing candidates
• Attracting candidates to the role and managing applications
• Preparing candidates for interview and guiding them through the hiring process
• Scanning CVs and calling potential candidates

What we’re looking for in a Graduate Recruitment Consultant

• Ambitious, money motivated and confident
• Good degree from a top university
• Track record of excellence in extra-curricular activities
• Strong thirst to become a leading expert in your market
• Excellent communication skills
• Worked part time from a young age
• Corporate experience preferred though not necessary

RULE Recruitment is here to support you through the process, prepare you for interview and advise you on how to communicate your talents to perspective employers. Realise your potential with RULE!

RULE Recruitment recruit in to all specialised sectors of recruitment consultancy including; Technology Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Finance Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Oil Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Gas Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Energy Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, IT Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Engineering Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, SAP Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, HR Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Legal Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Paralegal Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Investment Banking Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Hedge Fund Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Digital Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Media Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Marketing Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Public Sector Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, International Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Pharmaceutical Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Bioscience Recruitment, Procurement Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Supply Chain Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Management Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Board Recruitment and Executive Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Banking Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Change Management Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Insurance Recruitment Graduate Recruitment Consultant,, Multi-lingual Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant.

 We typically place people into the following positions: Graduate Recruiter, Graduate Recruiter, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Permanent Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Permanent Recruitment Consultant.

Are you a driven, money-motivated individual wondering how to fly through the company ranks and earn over £100,000 in your third year? Are you looking for a position where hard work is rewarded by huge bonuses and your first promotion in 6 months?  Are you looking for a work hard play hard culture with weekly work nights out, holiday incentives and quarterly prizes?

If you are a highly sociable and money motivated individual, the opportunity to become a Recruitment Consultant in an industry leading firm is not to be missed.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant Salary

• Year 1 – £20K base, £40K OTE
• Year 2 – £35K base, £60K OTE
• Year 3 – £60K base, £100K+ OTE

Company Benefits

• Fast track internal promotion to Senior Consultant within 2 years
• Exceptional commission structure – uncapped earning potential!
• All expenses paid 5 star trips to worldwide destinations
• Company car on reaching targets
• Quarterly prizes (Rolexes, spa days, vouchers for exclusive bars and restaurants)
• Company sports teams
• Gym membership
• Pool tables & office bar
• Monthly lunch clubs at London’s top restaurants

What does a position as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant offer?

• Invaluable sales experience within a highly respected industry
• Development of business acumen through regular client meetings
• Uncapped earning potential starting straight away
• A vibrant and fun atmosphere – a real work hard play hard role!

The Role of a Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment is primarily a sales role in which you’ll be placing top professionals into a wide variety of cutting edge positions with exceptional potential for earning uncapped commission.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Searching job databases and sourcing candidates
• Attracting candidates to the role and managing applications
• Preparing candidates for interview and guiding them through the hiring process
• Scanning CVs and calling potential candidates

What we’re looking for in a Graduate Recruitment Consultant

• Ambitious, money motivated and confident
• Good degree from a top university
• Track record of excellence in extra-curricular activities
• Strong thirst to become a leading expert in your market
• Excellent communication skills
• Worked part time from a young age
• Corporate experience preferred though not necessary

RULE Recruitment is here to support you through the process, prepare you for interview and advise you on how to communicate your talents to perspective employers. Realise your potential with RULE!

RULE Recruitment recruit in to all specialised sectors of recruitment consultancy including; Technology Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Finance Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Oil Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Gas Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Energy Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, IT Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Engineering Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, SAP Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, HR Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Legal Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Paralegal Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Investment Banking Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Hedge Fund Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Digital Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Media Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Marketing Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Public Sector Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, International Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Pharmaceutical Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Bioscience Recruitment, Procurement Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Supply Chain Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Management Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Board Recruitment and Executive Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Banking Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Change Management Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Insurance Recruitment Graduate Recruitment Consultant,, Multi-lingual Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment Consultant.

 We typically place people into the following positions: Graduate Recruiter, Graduate Recruiter, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Permanent Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Permanent Recruitment Consultant.

Data Analyst Programmer (Permanent: London, Old Street, EC2A 4NW)

(£25,000 - £35,000, plus 25 days annual leave, pension, healthcare and company bonus)

Closing date for applications is the 5th April 2020, this post has been advertised since the 5th March 2020.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for an outstanding Data Analyst Programmer that has recently graduated or has a 1 – 2 years commercial experience, to join our growing analytics and data science team. If you are successful you will have the opportunity to work with blue-chip clients on cutting-edge data science and innovative data driven marketing solutions. Many of our clients are embarking on game-changing digital and data transformation projects that will fundamentally change how they operate. You will be in a pivotal position to help our clients and Profusion undertake these cutting-edge projects that have industry-wide impact. 

We are looking for individuals who are highly curious about discovering patterns and meaning in data from businesses and organisations. As a data analyst, you will be analysing large quantities of data, helping both our clients and Profusion to visualise hidden insights – which are then used to deliver campaigns through email, mobile, social and location marketing platforms. This post will also have a role in supporting with our brand-new Data Academy including writing data science curricula, preparing lectures, teaching and mentoring students and miscellaneous admin tasks in keeping things running smoothly. The role reports into the Head of Data Science.

The data analyst should have experience in statistical analysis and machine learning and likely holds an MSc or PhD in maths, statistics, computer science or related field. As a growing multinational company, we also value language skills. The role is based in our Central London office with some opportunity for remote working and occasional travel to clients’ office in UK and Europe.

You will have good potential for personal and career development, learn from and share knowledge with a range of talented, highly skilled and internationally diverse team of colleagues. All of this while embarking on an exciting journey with a pioneering, fast-growing company situated at the heart of London’s Tech City.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of a data analyst are to discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data from a varied number of sources. Additionally, help us find better insights for our clients so they can make smarter decisions. The candidate’s primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with our service offering. The candidate will need to work closely with our clients to identify issues and use data to propose solutions. Building programmatic solutions that are replicable and clear to follow which will enhance the team’s productivity and results. The candidate will also assist in running the Profusion Data Academy including but limited to writing data science curricula, preparing lectures, teaching and mentoring students and miscellaneous admin tasks in keeping things running smoothly. 

• Writing SQL queries to get the relevant data
• Using R or Python to analyse the data pulled
• Using Sisense to visualise data insights
• Occasionally using Excel for some quick data analysis
• Explaining to non-technical stakeholders the outcomes of the data analysis
• Cleaning, exploring and aiding in the data analysis for ad-hoc projects.
• Analysing, summarising and drawing insights from data in order to deliver BAU reports
• Automating recurring data analysis reports
• Assisting with running the Profusion Data Academy
• Writing data science curricula on topics in statistics, machine learning and coding
• Teaching and mentoring students of the Profusion Data Academy

Personal Specification: Knowledge, Experience and Skills

We are looking for a candidate that has recently graduated with or with 1+ years of experience in a Data Analytics role, who has attained a Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology or another quantitative field, or relevant industry experience.

Essential

• Highly curious
• Interest in solving business problems using data
• Experience with Python
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of statistics and machine learning
• Experience with data visualisation
• Good communication skills
• Experience with curriculum writing
• Experience with writing lectures
• Experience with teaching data science concepts
• Experience with mentoring students
• Experience dealing with people of different cultural backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience with Tensorflow, Keras and Pytorch
• Experience with doing machine learning at scale using Spark
• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js and D3.js
• Familiarity with other languages such as Java, Scala or PHP
• Experience with Knime or Alteryx
• Experience with Sisense
• Curious to learn Spark, AWS and more data science
• Experience with line management
• Knowledge of other European languages

Personal skills and competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to take ownership and risks, and enthusiasm in the face of technical challenges
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a calm and effective way
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support client meetings
• Client focused, with the ability to interpret and understand client needs and deliver results 
• The ability to understand the wider company operations, goals and objectives and where data engineering can add value
• A proactive approach and the ability to be self-managing and innovative.

How to apply

If you are passionate about a career in data science and you meet the requirements above, please email your CV with a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you would be ideal for the role to: people@profusion.com  (Closing date for applications is 5^th April 2020).

Please note that because of the high number of applications we typically receive, it is not possible to answer everyone in person, successful candidates will hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Data Analyst Programmer (Permanent: London, Old Street, EC2A 4NW)

(£25,000 - £35,000, plus 25 days annual leave, pension, healthcare and company bonus)

Closing date for applications is the 5th April 2020, this post has been advertised since the 5th March 2020.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for an outstanding Data Analyst Programmer that has recently graduated or has a 1 – 2 years commercial experience, to join our growing analytics and data science team. If you are successful you will have the opportunity to work with blue-chip clients on cutting-edge data science and innovative data driven marketing solutions. Many of our clients are embarking on game-changing digital and data transformation projects that will fundamentally change how they operate. You will be in a pivotal position to help our clients and Profusion undertake these cutting-edge projects that have industry-wide impact. 

We are looking for individuals who are highly curious about discovering patterns and meaning in data from businesses and organisations. As a data analyst, you will be analysing large quantities of data, helping both our clients and Profusion to visualise hidden insights – which are then used to deliver campaigns through email, mobile, social and location marketing platforms. This post will also have a role in supporting with our brand-new Data Academy including writing data science curricula, preparing lectures, teaching and mentoring students and miscellaneous admin tasks in keeping things running smoothly. The role reports into the Head of Data Science.

The data analyst should have experience in statistical analysis and machine learning and likely holds an MSc or PhD in maths, statistics, computer science or related field. As a growing multinational company, we also value language skills. The role is based in our Central London office with some opportunity for remote working and occasional travel to clients’ office in UK and Europe.

You will have good potential for personal and career development, learn from and share knowledge with a range of talented, highly skilled and internationally diverse team of colleagues. All of this while embarking on an exciting journey with a pioneering, fast-growing company situated at the heart of London’s Tech City.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of a data analyst are to discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data from a varied number of sources. Additionally, help us find better insights for our clients so they can make smarter decisions. The candidate’s primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction systems integrated with our service offering. The candidate will need to work closely with our clients to identify issues and use data to propose solutions. Building programmatic solutions that are replicable and clear to follow which will enhance the team’s productivity and results. The candidate will also assist in running the Profusion Data Academy including but limited to writing data science curricula, preparing lectures, teaching and mentoring students and miscellaneous admin tasks in keeping things running smoothly. 

• Writing SQL queries to get the relevant data
• Using R or Python to analyse the data pulled
• Using Sisense to visualise data insights
• Occasionally using Excel for some quick data analysis
• Explaining to non-technical stakeholders the outcomes of the data analysis
• Cleaning, exploring and aiding in the data analysis for ad-hoc projects.
• Analysing, summarising and drawing insights from data in order to deliver BAU reports
• Automating recurring data analysis reports
• Assisting with running the Profusion Data Academy
• Writing data science curricula on topics in statistics, machine learning and coding
• Teaching and mentoring students of the Profusion Data Academy

Personal Specification: Knowledge, Experience and Skills

We are looking for a candidate that has recently graduated with or with 1+ years of experience in a Data Analytics role, who has attained a Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology or another quantitative field, or relevant industry experience.

Essential

• Highly curious
• Interest in solving business problems using data
• Experience with Python
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of statistics and machine learning
• Experience with data visualisation
• Good communication skills
• Experience with curriculum writing
• Experience with writing lectures
• Experience with teaching data science concepts
• Experience with mentoring students
• Experience dealing with people of different cultural backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience with Tensorflow, Keras and Pytorch
• Experience with doing machine learning at scale using Spark
• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js and D3.js
• Familiarity with other languages such as Java, Scala or PHP
• Experience with Knime or Alteryx
• Experience with Sisense
• Curious to learn Spark, AWS and more data science
• Experience with line management
• Knowledge of other European languages

Personal skills and competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to take ownership and risks, and enthusiasm in the face of technical challenges
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a calm and effective way
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support client meetings
• Client focused, with the ability to interpret and understand client needs and deliver results 
• The ability to understand the wider company operations, goals and objectives and where data engineering can add value
• A proactive approach and the ability to be self-managing and innovative.

How to apply

If you are passionate about a career in data science and you meet the requirements above, please email your CV with a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you would be ideal for the role to: people@profusion.com  (Closing date for applications is 5^th April 2020).

Please note that because of the high number of applications we typically receive, it is not possible to answer everyone in person, successful candidates will hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date.