Data Scientist – Quantitative
Hybrid (1 - 3 days in Leeds office, rest at home) | Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £50-60k + excellent benefits
An exciting opportunity has opened up at a fast-growing insight and strategy consultancy for an experienced Data Scientist to lead the development of their in-house data science capabilities. This is a newly created role where you'll shape the future of how the team integrates advanced analytics, diverse datasets, and machine learning into high-impact client projects across sectors such as media, tech, and entertainment.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive environment with around 60 consultants, strategists, and analysts – all passionate about delivering actionable insight and tackling complex questions. The consultancy is known for its bespoke, high-quality approach and is now expanding into deeper data-led offerings.
The Role
This is a hands-on, strategic position reporting into a senior leader within the Quant team. You'll work across a mix of project delivery, innovation, and team development – helping shape everything from statistical capability to the company’s broader data vision.
You’ll work on:
- Advanced analytics projects (segmentation, conjoint, MaxDiff, KDA, etc.)
- Processing large, complex datasets (e.g. transactional data, 1st-party data, behavioural)
- Developing infrastructure and tooling for scalable analysis
- Expanding the use of AI, synthetic data and machine learning
- Collaborating with marketing to shape new, data-led propositions
- Upskilling team members in data science and statistical thinking
- Representing the agency externally in thought-leadership or event settings (optional)
What You’ll Need
- 5+ years of data science experience, ideally with at least 2 years working with survey or behavioural data, ideally in a consultancy or agency environment
- Strong command of quantitative analysis methods, including regression, segmentation and more advanced statistical techniques
- Proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, SPSS, Q or R
- Confidence working with and integrating non-survey data sources such as 1st-party or behavioural data
- Ability to explain technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences
- An innovative and proactive mindset with a love of new ideas, tools, and learning
Nice to Have
- Experience establishing data science workflows in a commercial setting
- A track record of upskilling or training others in data/statistics
- A desire to contribute to external thought leadership (e.g. presenting at events)
What’s On Offer
- £50-60k with up to 10% discretionary bonus
- 25 days holiday + birthday off + public holidays
- £500 personal training budget per year
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Private health insurance + life insurance + income protection
- Eye test and childcare vouchers
- Enhanced parental leave
- Extra holiday days for length of service
- Friendly, collaborative team culture with regular socials, book club, quizzes and more
Hybrid working model – 1-3 days per week in office
Would also consider someone on 4 days a week
