Data Scientist - Manchester - £55,000

Reed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist in Manchester to develop a digital platform by leveraging customer insights. The role involves analyzing data, collaborating with marketing for campaigns, and supporting business decisions through data visualization. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, proficiency in SQL, and experience with Python. This position offers competitive compensation and an exciting career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerical, analytical, or programming field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction from databases.
• Experience with Python for data exploration and basic modelling.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer data to identify retention drivers and sales trends.
• Collaborate with marketing to deliver insight-driven campaigns.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to report KPIs.
• Work cross-functionally to support the transformation journey.
• Ensure the cleanliness and preparation of data for reporting.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in numerical, analytical, or programming field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Data Scientist

• Salary: £55,000
• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Data Scientist to play a crucial role in developing a new digital platform, leveraging customer insights to drive smarter decisions and foster long-term growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a significant industry shift, making it a career-defining move for the right candidate.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Analyse customer data to identify retention drivers, purchasing patterns, sales trends, and customer segments.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to deliver insight-driven campaigns and monitor their effectiveness.
• Contribute to customer retention and growth projects by providing data that informs strategic business decisions.
• Identify market opportunities and behavioural trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to report on KPIs and campaign outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with teams in marketing, sales, data science, and leadership to support the transformation journey.
• Utilize exploratory data analysis techniques to forecast sales and customer behaviour.
• Ensure the cleanliness, preparation, and validation of data for accurate and reliable reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in a numerical, analytical, or programming field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction from databases.
• Experience with Python for data exploration and basic modelling.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills with a natural curiosity to question, test assumptions, and explore data trends.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.