Hybrid Data Scientist: ML & Operations Analytics

Via; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension and life assurance

Medical and dental benefits

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Via is seeking a Data Scientist in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis (1 office day per week) to improve operational performance via machine learning, modelling and analytics. Expect to work with real business data, build predictive models, and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.

This early‑career role offers exposure to large‑scale operations, development of the Operations Data Science roadmap, and opportunities to enhance Power BI dashboards while

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of professional data science experience.
• Hands-on experience using Python and SQL.
• Understanding of machine learning, statistical modelling and model evaluation.
• Experience with the data science lifecycle, including data exploration, feature engineering and validation.
• Power BI experience, including DAX, data modelling and dashboard development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop data science solutions from initial analysis through to modelling, implementation and monitoring.
• Use Python and SQL to investigate operational challenges and identify improvements.
• Build predictive, forecasting, classification and optimisation models.
• Apply machine learning, statistical analysis and AI techniques to real business problems.
• Analyse multiple data sources to uncover trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and improve Power BI dashboards and reporting.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with Operations teams to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Support the development of the Operations Data Science roadmap.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, model validation and responsible AI.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Statistical modelling

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Job description

Via is seeking a Data Scientist in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis (1 office day per week) to improve operational performance via machine learning, modelling and analytics. Expect to work with real business data, build predictive models, and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.

This early‑career role offers exposure to large‑scale operations, development of the Operations Data Science roadmap, and opportunities to enhance Power BI dashboards while