Graduate Data Scientist

Intellect Group
Birmingham
3 months ago
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Job Title: Graduate Data Scientist


Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)


Salary: £35,000 - £40,000


About the Opportunity

Intellect Group is partnering with a fast-growing organisation within the fuel, fleet, and business services sector to hire a talented and analytically driven Graduate Data Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field to play a key strategic role in shaping the company’s future direction through the power of data.


Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing both internal and external datasets to uncover market trends, emerging industry patterns, and new commercial opportunities. Working closely with stakeholders and senior leadership, you will translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence business strategy, product innovation, and potential new verticals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities across relevant industries.
  • Build models, forecasts, and dashboards to support strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
  • Conduct market and competitive analysis to highlight potential growth areas and new business opportunities.
  • Engage with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand data requirements and deliver insights.
  • Present findings to senior executives in a clear, business-focused manner.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to champion data-driven thinking.
  • Maintain data quality standards and document analytical approaches.
  • Keep up to date with industry developments, analytic techniques, and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Proficiency with analytical tools and languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
  • Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Strong ability to break down complex datasets into understandable and actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple analytical tasks simultaneously.

Desirable Skills

  • Prior experience in market analysis or commercial insight roles.
  • Knowledge of predictive modelling or machine learning techniques.
  • Familiarity with the fuel, fleet, or business services industry.
  • Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms or big data technologies.

What’s on Offer

  • The chance to influence strategic business growth and direction through data-driven insights.
  • A forward-thinking environment where innovation and analytical rigour are highly valued.
  • Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.


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