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 companyA 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 fitYou’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.