Football Analytics Data Scientist (Hybrid, London)

Football Radar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football analytics firm in London is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance predictive models and research innovative methods. The role involves direct contributions to football analytics, leveraging extensive datasets. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a STEM field, possess strong predictive modelling and machine learning skills, and have proficiency in Python and SQL. The position offers flexible working with a requirement of in-office presence at least four days a week, accompanied by great benefits including bonuses and health packages.

Benefits

Half yearly bonus opportunities

33 days holiday

Competitive contribution matched pensions

Private Medical Insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Daily subsidised office meals

Learning and development budgets

Engagement activities

Fortnightly five-a-side game

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of predictive modelling and machine learning.
• Experience in communicating complex models to diverse audiences.
• Interest in football analytics and sports data.

Responsibilities

• Enhance existing predictive models with extensive datasets.
• Research new methods and turn insights into production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and analysts.

Skills

Predictive modelling

Machine learning

Probability theory

Python

SQL

Team collaboration

Sports analytics

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM subject

Job description

A leading football analytics firm in London is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance predictive models and research innovative methods. The role involves direct contributions to football analytics, leveraging extensive datasets. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a STEM field, possess strong predictive modelling and machine learning skills, and have proficiency in Python and SQL. The position offers flexible working with a requirement of in-office presence at least four days a week, accompanied by great benefits including bonuses and health packages.