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Data Scientist

Posted: 8 minutes ago

Job Description

Step into a role where your analytical thinking genuinely shapes how a major national organisation runs. We’re looking for a Data Scientist who can blend technical skill with real business understanding, helping operational teams make smarter, faster decisions every day.In this role, you’ll be part of a central analytics function that partners closely with leaders across the business. Your work will be hands-on, insights-driven, and directly tied to improving performance, productivity and forecasting accuracy.What you’ll work onExploring large operational datasets to uncover patterns, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.Sitting alongside business stakeholders to understand their challenges and translate them into analytical tasks.Designing dashboards, reports and visual tools that bring clarity to complex information.Using statistical techniques and machine-learning methods to sharpen forecasts and optimise resource planning.Spotting opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen cross-team collaboration.What you’ll bringAround 3+ years in data science, analytics or BI roles.A degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Maths, Stats, Economics, etc.).Strong capability with Power BI (including DAX, Power Query, and modelling).Solid SQL skills for handling large, messy datasets.Experience with Python or R for modelling and analysis.Confidence communicating insights to all levels of the business.

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