University of Portsmouth
Data Scientist in Predictive Analytics KTP Associate
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate position is a 33-month fixed-term role in collaboration with The Tomato Stall (trading as Isle of Wight Tomatoes). The successful candidate will become part of the company during a dynamic phase of expansion and capability development.
The aim of the KTP project is to embed advanced analytics and machine learning to integrate crop growth and sales forecasting into a single decision-support system, for agile and intelligent supply chain planning.
Responsibilities
The Associate will lead, facilitate and manage the mapping of existing systems and processes, design an integrated decision-support infrastructure, understand key features of sales and crop growth data to select the best forecasting models that align with forecasting needs, and integrate the sales and growth forecasting to support agile planning decisions.
Location
This position will be based at The Tomato Stall (trading as Isle of Wight Tomatoes), Main Road, Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AR.
Any hybrid working or flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements and at The Tomato Stall's discretion.
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Interview Process
Interviews are currently anticipated to take place in two stages. Stage 1 (technical assessment) is expected to be held on 21 and 22 September 2026, with Stage 2 (soft skills assessment) anticipated to take place on 28 and 29 September 2026.
Contact
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact ktp@port.ac.uk
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- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
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New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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