Contract Data Scientist – Customer Analytics – Outside IR35 | Manchester

La Fosse Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Data Scientist for a 6-month remote-first contract. This hands-on role focuses on developing and deploying ML models for customer-focused analytics, requiring strong skills in Python and experience in cloud environments. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of data analytics in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data science/ML engineering roles.
• Familiarity with MLOps.
• Proven track record in deploying end-to-end ML solutions in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying ML models for segmentation and customer lifetime value.
• Working on greenfield, customer-focused data science projects.
• Collaboration across teams to shape analytics strategies.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science toolkit

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We’re partnered with a well-known UK retailer based in the north west, currently seeking a Data Scientist to join their growing data science function on a 6-month contract (outside IR35).

This is a hands-on opportunity to work on greenfield, customer-focused data science projects, helping to shape the future of analytics within the business. You’ll be designing and deploying ML models across areas like segmentation, customer lifetime value, and marketing attribution, with scope to explore generative AI applications.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in data science/ML engineering roles (retail/e-commerce sector experience is a plus)
• Strong Python, SQL, and data science toolkit experience
• Proven track record in deploying end-to-end ML solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with MLOps
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver impactful work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Location: Remote first – 1 day per week on site, close to Manchester
Duration: 6 months
IR35: Outside

Interested? Get in touch to learn more or apply now.