The Forecasting Data Scientist will offer technical expertise for demand forecasting and airport capacity. They will perform data analytics and advanced modelling to aid operational planning and strategic problem-solving. Additionally, they will refine complex models and methods using advanced tools like machine learning and enhance efficiency through automation.

• Providing precise forecasting and capacity analysis to support efficient airport planning and operations. 
• Transforming  data analysis into actionable insights for the airport, making informed decisions despite uncertainties using commercial and operational intelligence. 
• Communicating complex ideas clearly and accurately to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, including non-technical audiences. 
• Continuously improving team forecasting and analytical capabilities by engaging with business members and seeking innovative solutions. 
• Collaborating with the airport community to ensure access to essential data and tools and develop and maintain intricate forecasting models and dashboards.

• A numerate person with advanced understanding of statistics.
• Advanced technical and analytical competence, ideally with a broad interest in aviation.
• 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 understanding of Spark & Hadoop.
• A good knowledge of forecasting, machine learning and data modelling approaches.
• Broad knowledge of Databricks and Heathrow/or any Airport is desirable.
• Good team working skills and able to manage and plan own work and to work under tight time deadlines.

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow. 

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. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions. 

Working Location

Our agile approach offers the opportunity to combine home working with meetings, events and training at the airport. All roles involve some on-site working each week, so you’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
 
Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With four diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.