Data Scientist

Proactive Appointments; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Data Scientist to join a client in Bristol. The role offers a great opportunity for a data professional to influence data usage and implement analytics and machine learning solutions. Key skills required include SQL, Python, R, and Power BI. The position offers hybrid working with two days onsite each week, allowing direct interaction with stakeholders. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to present insights clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Server, Python, and R is essential.
• Proficient in advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and machine learning.
• Ability to visualize data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Deliver advanced analytics and machine learning solutions.
• Influence the organization’s data and technology approach.

Skills

SQL Server

Python

R

Power BI

Advanced analytics

Predictive modelling

Machine learning

Data visualisation

Clear insight storytelling

Azure

Emerging technologies including AI

Job description

Data Scientist | Bristol (2 days onsite) | £50,000-£70,000 + Benefits

We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting Data Scientist position based in Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to play a key part in elevating how data, analytics, and technology are used across the organisation.

As a Data Scientist, you'll work closely alongside the Reporting & Analytics team, engaging directly with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate data into meaningful insights. You'll be delivering advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and machine learning solutions that support smarter decision-making and help shape the business's future direction.

This is a role with real influence - you'll have the scope to introduce new ideas, champion best practices, and contribute to the development of the organisation's wider data and technology landscape. There's also the opportunity to provide guidance to more junior team members and support the continuous improvement of analytics capability across the business.

What you can expect:

• A varied role combining analytics, modelling, visualisation, and stakeholder engagement
• Influence over the organisation's data and technology approach
• The freedom to propose new methods, tools, and ways of working
• Close collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite in Bristol

Technical experience we’re looking for:

• SQL Server, Python, R, Power BI
• Advanced analytics, predictive modelling & machine learning
• Data visualisation and clear insight storytelling
• Experience with Azure and awareness of emerging technologies, including AI
• Ability to explain complex outputs to non-technical audiences

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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