Data Scientist

Data Scientist

£45,000 - £48,000

Hybrid - Merseyside (3 days per week in the office)

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded Data Scientist to join a business at a

genuine inflection point in its Data and AI journey. You will play a key role in moving the organisation from ad-hoc analytics to a scalable, production-led Data Science capability, with clear backing from leadership and real-world use cases already live.

The Company

They are a large retail organisation undergoing a significant data and AI transformation. With a new customer loyalty programme launching this year, demand for advanced modelling, forecasting and personalisation is growing quickly. The culture is collaborative, inclusive and pragmatic, with a strong focus on delivering value at pace rather than over-engineering solutions. Getting models into production and driving measurable impact is a core priority.

The Role

You will work hands-on within a small but growing Data Science function, partnering closely with the Data Science Lead, another Data Scientist, and wider data and commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include

Designing and building customer-focused Data Science use cases such as segmentation, lifetime value modelling and demand forecasting

Developing, testing and deploying machine learning models end to end, from problem definition through to production

Contributing to the development of a new Data Science platform and helping shape best practice as the function matures

Working closely with Data Engineers and Analysts to ensure data quality, scalability and smooth model deployment

Engaging with commercial and customer stakeholders to translate business problems into practical modelling solutions

Communicating insights, model outputs and business impact clearly to non-technical audiences

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring a practical, business-led approach to Data Science.

Key requirements include

Strong commercial experience using Python for Data Science and machine learning

Solid SQL skills and confidence working with large, complex datasets

End-to-end Data Science experience, including taking models into production

Experience applying statistical modelling or machine learning to real business problems

Confidence working with stakeholders and explaining technical concepts in a clear, credible way

Nice to have

Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure

Experience with model deployment tools such as Vertex AI or Azure ML

Any background in customer analytics, forecasting or personalisation

What They Offer

Salary of £45,000 to £48,000

Hybrid working, with three days per week on site in Knowsley

The chance to help build a Data Science capability from an early stage

High visibility work tied directly to customer and commercial outcomes

Clear opportunity to grow alongside the team as Data Science scales across the business

How to Apply

If you are a hands-on Data Scientist looking to work on production-focused, customer-led use cases in a collaborative environment, apply now to find out more.