Data Scientist - Commercial Analytics & ML

Sagacity; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagacity is seeking a proactive Data Scientist to join the Analytics Team in the UK. You will work with the Data & Analytics Manager and senior colleagues to deliver data science projects, and collaborate with stakeholders across data strategy, sales, account management, delivery and marketing.

You will translate data into actionable insights and produce high-quality outcomes that drive measurable operational performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in data science, analytics, or statistical modelling, ideally with commercial experience in relevant industries or data consultancy.
• Educated to degree level in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar.
• Working knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods (e.g. logistic regression, gradient boosting, random forests, clustering, NLP)
• Proficient in Python and/or R, with strong experience in data quality, model development and feature engineering
• Strong command of SQL and familiarity with data engineering environments such as Databricks or similar
• Skilled in data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, or Sigma
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into strategic recommendations for non-technical audiences
• Commercially aware, with proven success in applying analytics to solve business problems
• Strong communicator; able to engage stakeholders and present findings with clarity and confidence
• Self-motivated, organised, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to travel across the UK for client engagements
• Must have the right to work in the UK and a commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver data science projects from problem definition through to actionable insights and presentation of results.
• Develop and apply predictive modelling and ML techniques to optimise client operations and outcomes.
• Build and maintain data pipelines ensuring data quality and integrity across sources
• Translate analyses into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for clients and internal teams
• Identify analytical opportunities with client teams and support marketing strategy and impact assessment
• Support pre-sales and client engagement to demonstrate value of data insights
• Follow best practices in data science, reproducible research and ethical AI
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Sagacity's data science and analytics product suite

Skills

Python

R

SQL

NLP

Logistic regression

Gradient boosting

Random forests

Clustering

Data visualization

Education

Degree in quantitative discipline (CS/Stats/Math/Economics or similar)

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

Plotly

Sigma

Job description

Sagacity is seeking a proactive Data Scientist to join the Analytics Team in the UK. You will work with the Data & Analytics Manager and senior colleagues to deliver data science projects, and collaborate with stakeholders across data strategy, sales, account management, delivery and marketing.

You will translate data into actionable insights and produce high-quality outcomes that drive measurable operational performance.