Forecasting Data Scientist
Organisation Heathrow
Hounslow, UK
Application Deadline 6 days remaining
To develop and improve complex models and methodology ensuring Heathrow’s forecasting capability is world class, using cutting edge tools and techniques, such as machine learning, and driving efficiency through automation.
Your role will involve
- Deliver accurate forecasting, capacity analysis, and predictive insights to support the efficient planning, performance, and operation of the airport.
- Translate complex data and analysis into clear, actionable insights, recommendations, and business implications, applying sound judgement in uncertain and dynamic operational environments.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance complex forecasting models, dashboards, and analytical tools, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for stakeholders.
- Present technical findings and evidence clearly and concisely to a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and non‑technical audiences.
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing efficient processes, automation, and self‑service analytics capabilities, while identifying opportunities to enhance forecasting methodologies and analytical performance.
- Build strong relationships across the airport community to improve access to data, support model development, foster collaboration, and create a culture of trust, innovation, and high performance.
These Skills Are Essential
- Advanced technical and analytical competence, ideally with a broad interest in aviation
- Good team working skills
- Able to manage and plan own work and to work under tight time deadlines
- Object oriented programming experience is crucial, particularly in R, Python, SQL, and must be able to quickly learn new analytical tools such as PowerBi
- A good knowledge of forecasting, machine learning and data modelling approaches
Ideally, you will also have
- Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline, with advanced understanding of statistics
- A good understanding of Spark & Hadoop
- Broad knowledge of Databricks and Heathrow is desirable
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
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