Location: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per month in Manchester and Liverpool, travel covered depending on home office location) Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum Benefits:
Comprehensive Learning & Development opportunities (funding for work-related training e.g. ML development)
£1,000 matched personal & professional development fund after 12 months
Collaborative team culture with a focus on quality over quantity
About the Role: We are looking for a proactive and curious Data Scientist to join our client's growing team. In this role, you ll work on diverse and impactful projects, collaborating closely with senior leaders to solve real-world problems. If you enjoy uncovering insights, creating innovative solutions, and working in a supportive, collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business teams to identify challenges and opportunities where data-driven solutions can add value.
Design and implement statistical analyses and models to solve complex problems, such as workforce performance, geographic targeting, and economic impact mapping.
Present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations.
Explore and experiment with new methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
Continuously learn and develop, utilizing allocated L&D time to grow your expertise.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Strong soft skills with a focus on curiosity, proactive problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.
A drive to ask why and approach challenges with diverse perspectives.
Strong communication abilities, including data visualization, report writing, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to self-direct, identify priorities, and deliver impactful results.
Technical Skills (Intermediate Level):
Programming: Python (including libraries such as Numpy and Pandas)
Statistics & Analysis:
Central Limit Theorem, probability distributions, and measures of central tendency/dispersion
Correlation analysis, hypothesis testing (ANOVA, t-tests), and A/B testing
Time series analysis and forecasting
Beneficial Skills:
Experience or interest in machine learning (ML) and related projects
A desire to explore innovative solutions for business challenges
What We Offer:
Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and see the direct impact of your work.
A highly collaborative team environment with a culture of learning, feedback, and mutual support.
Exposure to diverse projects with the freedom to generate and develop your own ideas.
A relaxed, inclusive atmosphere with a focus on quality and impact.
Next Steps: If you re passionate about data and eager to solve meaningful problems, apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
