Data Scientist

Future Publishing
Bath
9 months ago
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What you'll be doing

We’re looking for a curious, and technically experienced Data Scientist to join our Data & BI team,  reporting to the Data Science Manager. Sitting at the intersection of data, AI, and digital content, you will support key strategic goals across content discoverability, personalisation, and commercial impact.

You’ll work on varied, high-impact projects such as exploring how AI systems interpret our content. By using our SEO authority and AI partnerships, you’ll boost referral traffic, grow licensing revenue, and promote our position as a trusted source in an evolving AI-driven ecosystem.

You may also work on our customer data platform, developing analytics and data products that power personalisation, smart recommendations, and actionable customer insights. 

This is a hands-on, exploratory role with scope to build models, develop tools, and shape best practices, while working closely with editorial, commercial, engineering, and product teams.

As this is a rapidly evolving field, you’ll bring creativity, and scientific rigour to an exploratory environment, helping Future stay ahead in an AI-powered media landscape.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

  • An understanding of statistics
  • A proficiency in python for data science skills
  • Experience with cloud compute platforms, like GCP
  • Experience deploying data science solutions is desirable but not essential
  • Experience with SQL to work with data storage systems
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, design patterns, project structures
  • Able to explain technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within project teams as well as wider data science and data teams
  • Strong creative thinking skills – ability to contribute to a new and developing field with few standardised approaches will be key.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 

This is a Hybrid role from our Bath or Cardiff Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

  • Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
  • Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
  • Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level T5

Who are we…

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. 

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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