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Data Scientist / Database Specialist (SQL Server) – Bookouture
What You’ll Be Doing
The Data team at Bookouture is responsible for maintaining and developing our various relational databases, ensuring that our data-driven publishing and marketing teams have full confidence and access to accurate and up-to-date information via innovative data visualisation.
As an integral part of the team, you’ll:
- Take ownership of our SQL Server environment, including:
- Verifying the accuracy of data flowing into the business and being distributed to external teams.
- Developing new workflows to enhance system efficiency and boost performance.
Who We’m Looking For
We’re hiring a strong technical professional with:
- A computer science background and workplace experience with relational databases as a major asset.
- Problem-solving skills – unwilling to accept a "good enough" solution unless optimisation is possible.
- A performance-focused mindset, with an emphasis on process speed, automation, and reliability.
- Sharp attention to detail – with strong awareness of data quality, edge cases, and inconsistencies.
- Self-direction – able to solve problems independently, from analysis to tested implementation.
- Adaptability – comfortable switching between transactions, languages, and frameworks as needs evolve.
- Outstanding communication – essential to explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and keeping teams aligned.
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What We Offer
Our benefits are designed to support your success – here’s what you’ll benefit from:
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after 2 years and 30 after 5 years (+ bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Strong pension options.
- Rent deposit loans for new employees.
- 2 community days per year (paid leave for volunteering/non-work activities).
- Summer hours (exiting at 1pm on Fridays during summer months).
- Retail discounts via Hachette Rewards.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Annual eye care vouchers.
- Extensive training library and development programs (including feedback, coaching, and mentoring).
- Staff discounts (up to 70% off book purchases).
- A dedicated charity bookshelf for employees.
- Active employee-led networks, including:
- AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive (mental health), Pride (LGBTQ+), Wellbeing, All Together (disability), Women in Tech, Faith Networks.
- Season ticket loans for commuting.
- And many more benefits!
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Work Arrangements
Location will be at our London or Sheffield office, combining:
- 3 days in-office per week.
- 2 days of homeworking.
Company Commitment
At Hachette, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where merit drives every decision. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, faiths, abilities, genders, sexualities, socio-economic backgrounds, and regions.
Support is guaranteed throughout the recruitment process – if you need adjustments to accommodate your needs (e.g., mental health awareness, physical access), please mention this in your application (repeat: "Reasonable Adjustments" section).
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