Football Data Scientist – Hybrid (London) | High Bonus

Singular Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports data consultancy in London is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in sports analytics. This role involves applying advanced data science techniques to football data, building performance models, and developing new metrics to evaluate players. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python and experience in sports analytics, coupled with a passion for football. This position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including a large bonus potential and private medical.

Benefits

Large bonus potential

Pension

Private medical

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Strong background in Python and data manipulation.
• Experience in a data science role focusing on sports analytics.
• Knowledge of advanced football metrics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science techniques to analyze football data.
• Build models to profile teams and players.
• Develop metrics to evaluate players' performance.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

Data manipulation (Pandas / Polars)

Statistical modeling

Advanced football metrics

Strong communication skills

Job description

A leading sports data consultancy in London is seeking a Data Scientist specializing in sports analytics. This role involves applying advanced data science techniques to football data, building performance models, and developing new metrics to evaluate players. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Python and experience in sports analytics, coupled with a passion for football. This position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including a large bonus potential and private medical.