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Posted 09 August, 2026

Junior Data Scientist

Reed
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Data Scientist

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  • Salary: Competitive
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  • Location: Central London
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  • Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you have the full, unencumbered right to work in the UK.
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A large organisation with an established data and analytics function is seeking a Data Scientist to join its central Data & AI team.

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This is an opportunity to help shape the organisation's machine learning and predictive analytics capability, using large-scale operational datasets to deliver actionable insights that support better decision-making. Working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, you will develop advanced analytical solutions that identify future risks, opportunities, and outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning and statistical techniques.
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  • Analyse large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, risks, and performance opportunities.
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  • Work with stakeholders to define business problems, test hypotheses, and design data-led interventions.
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  • Clearly communicate analytical findings, assumptions, limitations, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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  • Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure suitable data structures for analytics and machine learning use cases.
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  • Monitor model performance and recommend improvements as business needs evolve.
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  • Document methodologies, data sources, and modelling approaches in line with governance standards.
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Requirements

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  • Experience delivering data science and predictive analytics solutions within a commercial or operational environment.
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  • Strong Python and SQL skills with experience building production-ready analytical solutions.
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  • Experience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models.
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  • Strong understanding of statistical modelling techniques, including forecasting, classification, regression, clustering, and optimisation.
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  • Experience working with cloud-based analytics platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Databricks, Synapse, or similar technologies.
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  • Ability to translate complex business challenges into structured analytical solutions.
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  • Strong data visualisation and storytelling skills, ideally using Power BI or similar tools.
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  • Experience working with large, complex, and imperfect datasets.
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  • Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
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What's on Offer

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  • Opportunity to work on a modern enterprise data platform with significant datasets and real-world business impact.
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  • Exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives.
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  • Collaborative environment working alongside engineering, architecture, and business teams.
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  • The chance to help establish and shape data science best practice within a growing analytics capability.
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