Data Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
East Yorkshire
Contract vacancy. Initial 6 months.
£800 pd Outside IR35
Senior Data Scientist required to be part of a project team working on the overhaul and upgrading of this business's data capabilities.
Employing over 1000 people, and a history of growth and development stretching over 50 years, they have invested over £50 million in infrastructure over recent years. This data programme is part of that investment.
The Senior Data Scientist will be working closely with the data leadership to create new predictive analytics models and build best-in-class predictive Machine Learning capabilities. You will have strong Python &/or R skills as well as experience with Alteryx tools (or similar). You will also take responsibility for the redevelopment of the reporting suite for the business. This will include all reporting requirements from stock reporting (SKU reporting) to performance reporting for the board.
This position will need someone to be on-site at least 2-3 days per week.
Contract vacancy. Outside IR35.
For more information and to progress an application please contact Ben Halfpenny at Talenting Career Science.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Scientist roles across Talenting's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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