Merlin Entertainments - Corporate
Data Scientist
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What you'll bring to the team Data Scientist Location: London/Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent - Salaried Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist to develop your skills and contribute to impactful data-driven solutions within a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with the Senior Data Scientist to analyse data, build predictive models, and support business decision-making. Using statistical techniques and machine learning tools, you’ll uncover trends, refine models, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and performance. Key responsibilities: Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and insights Developing and optimising machine learning models to support business objectives Pre-processing and cleaning data to ensure accuracy and usability Working with teams across the business to translate data into meaningful solutions Presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Staying up to date with the latest advancements in data science and applying new techniques to improve outcomes Qualifications & Experience Experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, or data science roles. Hands-on experience working with machine learning algorithms and applying data science methodologies to solve business problems. Proven ability to perform data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering tasks to prepare data for analysis and modelling. Experience in handling large datasets and ensuring data quality is essential to this role. Proficient in Python, R, or SQL, with experience in machine learning frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms, big data technologies, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is desirable. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders. Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. Benefits ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones! Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company bonus Private pension scheme 40% discount online off LEGO 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants Ongoing training and development opportunities Plus, many more… If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Pay Range Competitive
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