Lead Data Scientist - CONTRACT

RATE -                 Dependant on experience

TERM -                 3 months (ideally converting to perm)

LOCATION -        Central London

TEAM

Having built most of the existing Marketing Sciences function, we can vouch for the exceptional quality of talent this agency has managed to attract; not just because of the complexity of data science projects on offer, but also because of the vision of their Marketing Sciences Director. He is passionate about training and development and has built a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. Every single person we’ve placed, LOVES their job and more importantly, LOVES their team! The work life balance is excellent and there is an adult working environment where you are trusted to deliver and given the freedom to manage your own time.

ROLE

In this (ideally) temp to perm role, you will not only manage a team of Data Scientists, but you can also apply your skills across a variety of cutting edge data science projects including heat mapping, digital automation and attribution, NLP, computer vision, advanced predictive analytics, machine learning and AI / automation, whilst working closely with the Head of Data Science to develop the offering and capabilities within the team.

You will work closely with huge brands to shape analytical roadmaps, scoping data science and insights projects, leading your team to delivery as well as getting your hands dirty with high level, complex analytics yourself.

You will work closely with the Head of Data Science to evolve and grow the data science offering for this leading data driven customer engagement agency, contributing to pitches and presenting simple and compelling solutions to complex client problems. You should be highly skilled in the latest data science and statistical insights techniques in order to inspire and lead your team on a daily basis, QA-ing work and leading on the best methodologies and approaches to take.

Skills and experience required:

• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject; Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Machine Learning, Computer Science etc.
• A background in predictive modelling, segmentation and statistical analysis, including the delivery of actionable insights, in a marketing environment
• Strong programming experience with Python AND SQL as a minimum
• Ability to gather and scope requirements for a variety of analytical projects
• Experience with machine learning techniques and a modern approach to omnichannel marketing analysis techniques
• A mix of skills across the following disciplines: Data engineering and Big Data Technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Apache Beam, Redshift, BigQuery), cloud computing, marketing mix modelling / econometrics, web clickstream analysis, Computer Vision, building recommendation engines,
• Ability to engage with senior level client stakeholders and operate at a senior level on projects

TO APPLY

For further information or to apply please contact:

Kate McDermott  - Managing Consultant @ Blue Pelican Marketing

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