Data Scientist (open to Advanced Analytics backgrounds)

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Knowsley / £40000 - £50000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£40000 - £50000

Location

LOCATION

Knowsley

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

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 bring

Must‑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.


CONTACT

Kelsey Norris

Recruitment Consultant

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