Junior Data Scientist - E15 Insights

Levy UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking a Junior Data Scientist for a full-time position in London. The role involves working on data analysis projects, developing machine learning models, and collaborating with a team to optimize business operations. Candidates should have experience in programming, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare and development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare and wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role.
• Experience with programming languages such as R or Python is beneficial.
• Understanding of statistics and data science concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and test hypotheses to optimize business processes.
• Collect, clean, and explore complex datasets.
• Develop and maintain machine learning models.
• Communicate insights and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical outlook

Problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Programming in R or Python

Critical thinking

Solid fundamentals in statistics

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Overview

Junior Data Scientist - E15 Insights | Full-Time / Permanent, hybrid working London

£40,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, and more.

We’re looking for an ambitious Junior Data Scientist to join our innovative insights and analytics team, E15 Insights - specialists in using the power of data to elevate operational delivery, enhance guest experiences, and optimise technology across our world-class sports and entertainment venues.

This is the chance to grow your career within an exciting data insights and analytics team! As Junior Data Scientist you will work collaboratively with team members on a varied range of projects using the significant data from across the Levy UK&I business. You will develop a thorough understanding of the data, enable targeted querying of the database to both test hypotheses and opportunities, and create automation of data to allow long term monitoring and optimisation of the wider business.

This flexible role is hybrid working a min. of 2 days per week in our London office and 3 days remote working.

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world’s most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

The role

• Create and test hypotheses using data to enable optimisation of the wider business.
• Collecting, cleaning, and exploring complex datasets
• Develop, test, and maintain machine learning models for a variety of projects across venues including forecasting revenue and labour optimisation.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities within the team.
• Take ownership of processes, model training and testing and demonstrate pride in solving problems independently.
• Share insights and recommendations from the data, communicating with stakeholders and other members of the team to identify blockers, areas of collaboration and best ways of working.
• Keeping up to date with latest AI and Data Science trends and how they could impact the business.

What we’re looking for

• An analytical and curious outlook, with an eagerness to learn!
• A keen problem solver
• Effective communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Experience with programming languages such as R or Python
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• A growth mindset
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI or similar analytical tools desirable but not necessary.
• Solid fundamentals in statistics, mathematics and/or data sciences concepts and an understanding how to apply them to real-world problems

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.