Data Scientist – 11323SR2

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Data Scientist in Bristol. This position involves working closely with stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning. The ideal candidate should have experience in SQL, Python, R, and Power BI. This role combines technical influence and collaboration in a hybrid environment, allowing for innovative contributions to the organisation's data strategy.

Benefits

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience delivering advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
• Ability to craft data visualisations and tell stories through insights.
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside analytics team to translate data into insights.
• Produce machine learning solutions for decision support.
• Champion best practices in data and technology.

Skills

SQL Server

Python

R

Power BI

Advanced analytics

Predictive modelling

Machine learning

Data visualisation

Tools

Azure

Job description

11323SR2
£50k – 70k per year

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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