Data Scientist

Cheltenham
9 months ago
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Data Scientist / Statistician (Model Developer)

Data Scientist  

Hybrid Up to 2 days/week on-site in Cheltenham

Permanent - Up to £60,000 + bonus and enhanced benefits

We're hiring a Data Scientist to join a fast-growing digital function within a globally respected manufacturing group. You’ll play a critical role in using data to solve business problems, shape products, and support sustainable innovation across manufacturing, energy, and industrial markets.

About the Role

Part of the digital team, you’ll work closely with domain experts, engineers, and commercial stakeholders to develop models that drive smarter decisions. This includes improving operational efficiency, building predictive capabilities, and supporting strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal customers to define business problems and translate them into data science tasks

Use statistical analysis, machine learning, and visualisation to extract insights

Build prototypes and production-level models using Python and cloud services (Azure preferred)

Present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Support data governance and model lifecycle management

What We're Looking For

Solid background in data science, analytics, or applied statistics

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI)

Experience working in cross-functional teams in a commercial environment

Knowledge of Azure ML, Databricks, or equivalent platforms

Comfortable managing stakeholders and explaining complex concepts clearly

Desirable

Background in manufacturing, energy, or engineering sectors

Experience applying models in a product or operational context

Exposure to Agile delivery methods and data engineering concepts

This position will have some office time in Cheltenham so you must be willing to commute to the office, they unfortunately ae not able to offer sponsorship

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