Data Scientist

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark in Reading is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Data Science & Measurement team, delivering advanced analytics, experimentation and data science solutions that drive business decisions. You will work with data scientists, data engineers and business stakeholders to build models in Python, SQL and cloud environments, turning complex analyses into actionable recommendations.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to shape Primark’s growing data capability and contribute reusable

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of data science experience applying ML/analytics to business problems.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with large datasets in modern analytics environments.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver data science solutions including predictive modelling, forecasting, segmentation and experiments.
• Prepare and analyse datasets using Python, SQL, Databricks; build robust analytical workflows.
• Develop and monitor ML models, validate and document performance.

Skills

Data Science

Python

SQL

Data storytelling

A/B testing

Machine Learning

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Cloud platforms

Job description

Technology at Primark

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join Primark’s Data Science & Measurement team, delivering advanced analytics, experimentation and data science solutions that drive better business decisions. You will work closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analytics teams and business stakeholders to solve complex challenges using data. Leveraging Python, SQL, statistics and machine learning, you will develop models, analyse large datasets and generate actionable insights. This is a hands‑on role for a commercially minded professional who can translate complex analysis into clear recommendations. You will contribute to reusable analytical assets, robust methodologies and scalable solutions that support business growth. The role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape Primark’s growing data science capability and deliver measurable business value.

What You’ll Do

• Data Science & Advanced Analytics: Design and deliver data science solutions including predictive modelling, forecasting, segmentation, optimisation, experimentation and measurement to support better business decisions and measurable outcomes.
• Data Preparation & Analysis: Build, transform and analyse complex datasets using Python, SQL, Databricks and modern analytics tools to create robust analytical datasets and scalable workflows.
• Machine Learning & Statistical Modelling: Develop, evaluate and monitor machine learning and statistical models, applying best practices across feature engineering, model validation, documentation and performance assessment.
• Experimentation & Commercial Insight: Support A/B testing and measurement initiatives, helping to define hypotheses, assess results and quantify the commercial impact of business decisions and interventions.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Storytelling: Work closely with business stakeholders and senior data professionals to translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling recommendations that drive action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Data Engineers, Analytics teams and platform specialists to productionise analytical solutions, improve scalability and ensure operational reliability.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Science Innovation: Contribute to reusable analytical assets, coding standards and best practices while identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve analytical quality and increase adoption of data science solutions across the business.

What You’ll Bring

• Data Science Experience (2-5 Years): Experience applying data science, machine learning, statistical modelling and advanced analytics techniques to solve real-world business problems and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Python, SQL & Analytical Expertise: Strong Python and SQL skills, with experience building robust, reproducible analyses and working with large datasets in modern analytics environments such as Databricks, Spark or cloud-based platforms.
• Machine Learning & Statistical Foundations: Solid understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model evaluation, experimentation, A/B testing and statistical analysis techniques.
• Business Problem Solving & Commercial Mindset: Ability to translate business questions into analytical approaches, testable hypotheses and practical solutions that support commercial decision-making and value creation.
• Data Storytelling & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to communicate complex analytical findings through clear narratives, visualisations and recommendations that influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Delivery: Experience working effectively across Data Science, Analytics, Engineering and business teams, balancing analytical rigour with pragmatic delivery in fast‑paced environments.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation: Demonstrated curiosity for emerging technologies, data science techniques and AI capabilities, with a commitment to quality, simplicity and continuous improvement.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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