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Industrial Placement - Data Scientist - Wokingham - NESO

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National Energy System Operator

1mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Data
  • £24.3K
  • Wokingham, GB

Requirements

  • You are customer focused, driven, ambitious, engaged, agile, and passionate about climate change. 
  • You’re on track to achieve a minimum 2.2 in any STEM or any Data Scientist related degree.  You must be in your penultimate year at university  
  • Ideally, you’ll have a valid full UK Driving Licence. 

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with industry stakeholders to undertake analysis to predict the nation's energy needs in the medium and long term  
  • Use and work to improve some of our existing NESO-specific models  
  • Interrogate, interpret and visualise large volumes of data, with a view to improving the quality of the data we manipulate and the models we use, bringing in new and innovative techniques as appropriate 
  • Investigate the root causes of performance issues, identify and analyse opportunities to improve processes, then recommend and implement sustainable developments 
  • Articulate complex situations and technical work to a non-technical audience, and develop your influencing and stakeholder management skills  

Application Process

  • Collaborate with industry stakeholders to undertake analysis to predict the nation's energy needs in the medium and long term  
  • Use and work to improve some of our existing NESO-specific models  
  • Interrogate, interpret and visualise large volumes of data, with a view to improving the quality of the data we manipulate and the models we use, bringing in new and innovative techniques as appropriate 
  • Investigate the root causes of performance issues, identify and analyse opportunities to improve processes, then recommend and implement sustainable developments 
  • Articulate complex situations and technical work to a non-technical audience, and develop your influencing and stakeholder management skills  

FAQs

What is the duration of the industrial placement?

The industrial placement is for 12 months.

What kind of degree is required to apply?

You must be on track to achieve a minimum 2.2 in any STEM or any Data Scientist related degree.

Are there any specific skills or qualities that applicants should possess?

Applicants should be customer focused, driven, ambitious, engaged, agile, and passionate about climate change.

Is a driving license required for this position?

Ideally, you’ll have a valid full UK Driving Licence.

What is the starting salary for this position?

The starting salary for this industrial placement is £24,300.

How many days of annual leave will I receive?

You will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays.

Will there be any support during the placement?

Yes, you will have a buddy to support you during your placement.

What type of skills will I develop during this placement?

You will develop skills in data analysis, stakeholder management, and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

When should I apply for this opportunity?

You should apply as early as possible, as the recruitment is on a rolling basis and vacancies may close once enough applications have been received.

Can I apply for multiple graduate opportunities during this recruitment cycle?

No, you can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

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National Energy System Operator

NESO manages the balance of energy across the UK grid. NESO also advises the UK government on achieving Net Zero.

Energy
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are the National Energy System Operator for Great Britain, making sure that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day. The UK’s 2023 Energy Act established an independent system planner and operator to help accelerate Great Britain’s energy transition; creating the National Energy System Operator (NESO).

Culture & Values

  • Accelerate Progress

    We deliver better outcomes at pace when we take accountability, are courageous and progress the bigger picture.

  • Be Curious

    We achieve more when we demonstrate a growth mindset, being curious, asking questions beyond and within our organisation to develop, learn and innovate.

  • Create Belonging

    We perform at our best when we can be our true selves, embrace diversity and are truly inclusive.

  • Build Trust

    We build trust when we listen to and understand the needs of our colleagues, consumers, customers and stakeholders, are transparent with our actions and deliver on our commitments.

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