Data Scientist (open to Advanced Analytics backgrounds)

I'm hiring a Data Scientist for a large, well-known UK business investing heavily in its data, analytics, and AI capability.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone from an advanced analytics background who's started moving into modelling and wants to take the next step into a true data science role - working on real use cases like customer segmentation, forecasting, and personalisation.

The company A major UK business with a strong national presence, currently building out its data and analytics function under a new leadership team.

There's a big focus on using data to drive customer strategy and commercial performance, particularly with the launch of a new loyalty programme later this year - creating real demand for modelling and insight.

Where you fit You'll sit within a growing Data Science & Analytics team, reporting into the Data Science Lead and working closely with the Head of Data & Analytics.

This is an early hire in the data science journey, so you'll have:

• Real ownership


• Exposure to end-to-end projects


• The opportunity to help shape how modelling is applied across the business

What you'll be doing • Build and apply models across key retail use cases such as: • Customer segmentation

• Customer lifetime value modelling


• Demand forecasting


• Work with stakeholders to define business problems and translate them into analytical solutions


• Develop models using Python + SQL


• Support moving models towards production (with guidance from the team)


• Contribute to the development of personalisation and loyalty analytics strategies


• Work across the full lifecycle: problem modelling insight business impact

What you bringMust-haves • 2-4 years' experience in analytics / data roles

• Strong SQL


• Experience using Python (preferred) or R for modelling


• Experience building models (e.g. regression, segmentation, forecasting)


• Ability to break down business problems and apply analytical thinking


• Strong communication skills - able to work with non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have • Exposure to loyalty programmes

• Any experience taking models toward deployment


• Strong academic background in a quantitative subject

Why this role • Step up into a true data science role from analytics

• Work on real, high-impact use cases tied to a major loyalty programme launch


• Join at an early stage of the data science journey


• Strong mentorship from experienced leaders


• Opportunity to grow with the team as it scales

Working style • Based in Knowsley

• 3 days per week onsite


• Collaborative, fast-growing team environment

Interview process • Initial call with Hiring Manager (CV walkthrough)

• Onsite technical interview with leadership team

If you're an analyst who's started building models and wants to properly step into data science, this is a great opportunity to do it in a supportive but impactful environment.

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