Data Scientist

Future; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Scientist, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to drive innovation in AI and data analytics. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects that enhance content discoverability and personalization. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop cutting-edge data products and models that shape the future of media. Enjoy a supportive work environment with uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses, while contributing to a culture that values diversity and creativity. Your role will be pivotal in navigating the evolving landscape of AI-driven media, making this an exciting opportunity for growth and impact.

Benefits

Uncapped Leave

Profit Sharing Bonus

Referral Rewards

Wellbeing Support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis.
• Understanding of statistics and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic goals across content discoverability and personalization.
• Develop analytics and data products for actionable customer insights.

Skills

Statistics

Python

Cloud Compute Platforms (GCP)

SQL

Software Engineering Best Practices

Collaboration Skills

Creative Thinking

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

We're looking for a curious, and technically experienced Data Scientist to join our Data & BI team, reporting to the Data Science Manager. Sitting at the intersection of data, AI, and digital content, you will support key strategic goals across content discoverability, personalisation, and commercial impact.

You'll work on varied, high-impact projects such as exploring how AI systems interpret our content. By leveraging our SEO authority and AI partnerships, you'll boost referral traffic, grow licensing revenue, and promote our position as a trusted source in an evolving AI-driven ecosystem.

You may also work on our customer data platform, developing analytics and data products that power personalisation, smart recommendations, and actionable customer insights.

This is a hands-on, exploratory role with scope to build models, develop tools, and shape best practices, while working closely with editorial, commercial, engineering, and product teams.

As this is a rapidly evolving field, you'll bring creativity and scientific rigour to an exploratory environment, helping Future stay ahead in an AI-powered media landscape.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• An understanding of statistics
• A proficiency in Python for data science skills
• Experience with cloud compute platforms, like GCP
• Experience deploying data science solutions is desirable but not essential
• Experience with SQL to work with data storage systems
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices such as version control, design patterns, project structures
• Able to explain technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within project teams and wider data teams
• Strong creative thinking skills — ability to contribute to a new and developing field with few standardised approaches

What's In It For You

The expected salary range for this role is £45,000 - £55,000.

This is a hybrid role based from our Bath or Cardiff office, working three days in the office and two from home.

• Plus more great perks, including:
• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload and time
• Profit sharing bonus when we hit our targets
• Referral rewards when you refer a new team member
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistance Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future through our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level T5

Who are we...

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands, Future is a destination for passionate individuals seeking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action—online and offline—through websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven people to join us on this journey.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and drive innovation. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Our hiring practices are fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from all backgrounds. It's not just about what you bring — it's about ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.

A diverse team is not only good for business; it's essential for the future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure the best experience for you.

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.