Data Scientist - London

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Data Scientist - Join One of the UK's Most Exciting Tech Start-ups

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £65,000-£110,000 + Equity

Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing tech start-ups, recently recognised as one of LinkedIn's Top 10 UK Start-ups and already active nationwide. They're seeking a talented Data Scientist to play a pivotal role in scaling the company's AI capabilities and delivering data-driven impact at speed.

The Role:

As a Data Scientist, you will apply advanced analytics, AI, and problem-solving skills to interpret partner data, uncover trends, and build intelligent solutions that enhance operational efficiency within a booming UK Market.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop AI models to predict and optimise labour deployment based on demand patterns
Build systems to monitor and improve service quality across partner operations
Analyse data from high-profile hospitality partners to identify opportunities for value creation
Design visualisations and dashboards for both internal and external stakeholders
Maintain and scale analytics infrastructure for broader impact
Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to design and implement solutionsWhat We're Looking For:

2+ years' experience building production-grade AI/ML models
Strong Python skills and familiarity with leading AI/ML libraries
Solid understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
Experience in demand prediction, optimisation, or computer vision is advantageous
Comfortable working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and services like SageMaker or Lambda
Strong mathematical and statistical foundations, with a sharp eye for patterns and insights
Willingness to build basic backend development skills (Python/Django or Go) to support deploymentWhat's on Offer:

Competitive salary: £65,000-£110,000 (depending on experience and skills)
Private medical insurance
Unlimited holiday allowance
Office gym membership
Equity in a well-funded, high-growth startup
Friendly, social team culture based in the heart of Camden
Dog-friendly officeThis is a rare opportunity to join a mission-led business that's reshaping a vital sector, with real traction, strong backing, and an ambitious roadmap. If you're ready to put your data science skills to work in a dynamic, real-world setting-this is the role for you.

Apply now to be part of something transformational.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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