Data scientist (marketing)

Data Scientist £45,000 - £48,000 Hybrid - Merseyside (3 days per week in the office) This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded Data Scientist to join a business at a genuine inflection point in its Data and AI journey. You will play a key role in moving the organisation from ad-hoc analytics to a scalable, production-led Data Science capability, with clear backing from leadership and real-world use cases already live. They are a large retail organisation undergoing a significant data and AI transformation. The culture is collaborative, inclusive and pragmatic, with a strong focus on delivering value at pace rather than over-engineering solutions. Getting models into production and driving measurable impact is a core priority. You will work hands-on within a small but growing Data Science function, partnering closely with the Data Science Lead, another Data Scientist, and wider data and commercial teams. Designing and building customer-focused Data Science use cases such as segmentation, lifetime value modelling and demand forecasting Developing, testing and deploying machine learning models end to end, from problem definition through to production Contributing to the development of a new Data Science platform and helping shape best practice as the function matures Working closely with Data Engineers and Analysts to ensure data quality, scalability and smooth model deployment Engaging with commercial and customer stakeholders to translate business problems into practical modelling solutions To succeed in this role, you will bring a practical, business-led approach to Data Science. Strong commercial experience using Python for Data Science and machine learning Solid SQL skills and confidence working with large, complex datasets End-to-end Data Science experience, including taking models into production Experience applying statistical modelling or machine learning to real business problems Experience with model deployment tools such as Vertex AI or Azure ML Hybrid working, with three days per week on site in Knowsley The chance to help build a Data Science capability from an early stage High visibility work tied directly to customer and commercial outcomes Clear opportunity to grow alongside the team as Data Science scales across the business If you are a hands-on Data Scientist looking to work on production-focused, customer-led use cases in a collaborative environment, apply now to find out more.