Data Scientist – Media (London) – up to £75k

About the role

Join one of the UK’s largest media organisations as a Data Scientist, working within a team of 50 ML scientists and engineers. You will design, build and deploy machine‑learning models that solve real business problems across pricing, marketing and customer engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and productionise predictive and personalization models at scale.
• Evaluate, select and implement appropriate tools and technologies for each project.
• Collaborate with data engineering, product and non‑technical stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and review code to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Drive end‑to‑end ML projects from concept through deployment and monitoring.

Required profile

• Strong statistical and mathematical background with proven experience applying solutions to real‑world problems.
• Ability to identify data‑driven opportunities and optimise processes.
• Experience working closely with data engineers, ML practitioners and business partners.
• Comfortable communicating technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• At least 2 years of experience in statistics and machine learning.
• 3 + years of Python programming, including NumPy, Pandas and scikit‑learn.
• Experience applying models to big‑data environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, any cloud acceptable).

What we offer

• Base salary up to £75,000 per year.
• Performance bonus of up to 15%.
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programme.
• Flexible hybrid working with required office attendance eight days per month.