Data Scientist

Intellect Group
London
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๐Ÿ“Š Junior Data Scientist (0โ€“2 years) | Competitive Package (DOE) | London | Hybrid Working


๐Ÿš€ Are you a Junior Data Scientist looking to start your career working on meaningful, real-world problems in the energy and sustainability space?


Weโ€™re looking for a curious and motivated Junior Data Scientist to join a growing, mission-driven team in London, working in a flexible hybrid environment. This role is ideal for someone early in their career whoโ€™s excited by data, passionate about sustainability, and eager to apply analytics and machine learning to help drive the energy transition.


Youโ€™ll sit within a collaborative data and analytics function, contributing to projects focused on energy insights, reporting, and optimisation, while learning from experienced data professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.


๐Ÿ” In this role, youโ€™ll:

๐Ÿ“ˆ Develop and support analytical and statistical models using Python

๐Ÿ›  Work with real-world energy and environmental datasets, including data cleaning, validation, and feature engineering

โ˜๏ธ Use AWS services to support data storage, processing, and analytics workflows

๐Ÿ—„ Query and manipulate structured datasets using SQL

๐Ÿ“Š Build reports, dashboards, and visualisations that translate data into clear, actionable insights

๐ŸŒ Contribute to carbon, environmental, or sustainability reporting (training provided if new to this area)

๐Ÿค Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making

๐Ÿ“ Help maintain best practices around data quality, documentation, and reproducibility


๐ŸŒŸ Whatโ€™s in it for you?

๐Ÿ“ˆ Career Development โ€“ Hands-on experience, mentoring from senior data professionals, and clear progression pathways

๐Ÿ’ก Learning Culture โ€“ A collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement

๐Ÿข Hybrid Working โ€“ A balanced mix of remote work and time in a central London office

๐ŸŒฑ Purpose-Driven Work โ€“ Apply your skills to projects that support sustainability and the energy transition

๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive Package โ€“ Compensation and benefits tailored to experience, including bonus, pension, and generous annual leave


โœ… What weโ€™re looking for:

๐ŸŽ“ A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field

๐Ÿ’ผ 0โ€“2 years of experience in data analysis or data science (graduate roles, internships, placements, or academic projects welcome)

๐Ÿ Strong Python experience for data analysis and modelling (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn or similar)

๐Ÿ—„ Solid experience working with SQL and structured datasets

โ˜๏ธ Hands-on experience using AWS (e.g. S3, RDS, Athena, Glue, or similar)

๐Ÿงฎ A good understanding of statistics, data wrangling, and analytical thinking

๐ŸŒ A strong interest in the energy and sustainability sector

โญ Bonus: exposure to carbon reporting, environmental reporting, ESG data, or energy-related analytics

๐Ÿ’ฌ Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset


If youโ€™re excited about building a career in data science while contributing to a more sustainable energy future, weโ€™d love to hear from you.


๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now and take the first step in your data science career.

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