Data Scientist

Data Scientist - Marketing/Customer Analytics

Reading – Hybrid (3x per week in office)

Up to £60,000 + Benefits

About the Role

A leading research and insights company is looking for a Data Scientist to join their growing team. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, they help brands across entertainment, tech, sports, and consumer goods maximise their marketing impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative Data Science team, working on large-scale datasets, building machine learning models, and delivering actionable insights for high-profile clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of solutions for complex client challenges, defining clear success criteria.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Independently manage client relationships and project expectations.
• Develop and deploy ML models, applying innovative approaches beyond basic feature engineering.
• Use Python, SQL, and Tableau for reporting and analysis within an AWS environment.
• Work closely with Data Engineering, Sales, and Market Research teams across the UK, US, and India.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in Data Science, with a proven track record of delivering impactful projects.
• Strong statistical and machine learning expertise, with the ability to apply and evaluate various algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas), SQL, and data analytics tools.
• Experience deploying and evaluating ML models in production environments.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets, drawing meaningful insights to drive business decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in managing client relationships.
• A degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science (Master’s or PhD is a plus).
• Interest or experience in TV viewing data, media, or marketing analytics is beneficial but not essential.

If this role looks of interest, please reach out to Joseph Gregory.