Data Scientist - 3 month FTC

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A research and analytics company based in London is seeking a Data Scientist on a contract basis. The role involves analyzing app and web data to measure campaign effectiveness, collaborating with teams to integrate data, and translating insights into recommendations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Python and experience in a fast-growing environment. The position offers a flexible work policy, requiring only one day a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experienced Data Scientist with a background in methodology and measurement.
• Strong technical skills in Python and regression modeling.
• Able to translate complex data into commercial recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Lead on brand lift measurement.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data.
• Present findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Regression modelling

MMM techniques

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

An exciting research and analytics company in London is looking for a Data Scientist to join the team on a contract basis.

• Location: London
• Office policy: 1 day per week in the office
• Contract length: 3 month's, with potential to go permanent
• Start date: 03/11/2025
• Salary: £70,000-£75,000 (pro rata for FTC)

The Job

• Analyse app, web, and in-home data to measure campaign effectiveness at impression and outcome level.
• Lead on brand lift measurement, showing how advertising works and refining the signals that prove campaign impact.
• Apply regression analysis, MMM techniques and work with AI/LLMs where relevant.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to integrate data from multiple systems.
• Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for ad tech clients and internal stakeholders.
• Present findings to non-technical stakeholders, focusing on outcome metrics and campaign improvement.

You

• Experienced Data Scientist with a background in fraud, methodology, and campaign/brand measurement.
• Strong technical skills across Python, regression modelling and MMM.
• Confident working with large datasets and combining app, web and device-level data.
• Able to operate at outcome level, translating complex data into clear commercial recommendations.
• Comfortable speaking with non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Flexible and collaborative, with experience in fast-growing environments.

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If you are an experienced Data Scientist looking for your next contract and want to join a fast-scaling business, please apply now.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.

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