Machine Learning Engineer (KTP Associate) (CC13642) - Bath, BA2 7AYDevelop AI solutions that drive commercial business decisionsWe are looking for a highly capable machine learning specialist to lead the development of a next-generation retail insight platform, combining advanced analytics with real-world commercial decision-making. This is not a typical data science role!About the roleThis Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) brings together The Tapestry Agency, a leading retail analytics consultancy, and the University of Bath, a top UK research institution in AI and machine learning.You will be at the centre of this collaboration, applying cutting-edge research to build production-ready AI systems that directly influence international business strategy and client outcomes.This project will bring together an exciting combination of expertise in business and marketing strategy to develop an AI-powered retail insight platform that unifies a retailer’s consumer data, providing affordable, real-time, strategic recommendations. The project will democratise access to advanced analytics for UK retailers, supporting growth, competitiveness, and productivity while enabling Tapestry's transition to a scalable, technology-led business model with international potential.This is an opportunity for you to ‘fast track’ your career into business by leading a high profile and strategically meaningful project to a successful conclusion, allowing you to utilise your academic achievements in an industrial setting. By joining this multidisciplinary KTP between The Tapestry Agency and the University of Bath, you will have the opportunity to work on a challenging and exciting project, using ground-breaking technology with incredible team support and development opportunities.About TapestryTapestry is a UK-based data insight and marketing strategy consultancy helping multi-channel retailers grow through better use of customer data. Working with a wide range of clients, from growing SMEs to established retail brands, delivering insight across acquisition, retention and channel performance. This project represents a major step in Tapestry's evolution into a product-led, AI-enabled business with international growth ambitions.About youWe’re looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with curiosity and commercial awareness.As the KTP Associate, you will act as the project lead, responsible for delivering the full lifecycle of the project.You will:Design, develop and validate machine learning models and decision systemsWork with complex, multi-source retail datasetsTranslate technical outputs into actionable commercial insightsCollaborate with engineers to embed models into a scalable platformLead project planning, delivery and stakeholder engagementTransfer knowledge into the business through training and documentationYou will be supported by:Academic experts from the University of BathSenior leaders across analytics, technology and strategy at TapestryWhy this role is excitingThis is a rare opportunity to own and deliver a high-impact AI product from end-to-end. You won’t be building isolated models, you’ll be creating systems that:Are deployed into a live platformAre used by real clientsDirectly influence commercial decisionsIn this role, you will:Own a strategically critical project from research through to deployment and commercialisationWork at the intersection of advanced academic research and real-world business applicationHelp transform an established consultancy into a technology-led SaaS businessApply machine learning, optimisation and decision systems to complex, real-world datasetsSee your work deliver measurable impact for retail clientsThis role offers a unique combination of:Technical depth: advanced AI/ML developmentCommercial impact: direct influence on product and strategyLeadership: full ownership of a high-profile projectYou will also benefit from:Structured KTP training and leadership developmentA dedicated £2,000 yearly personal development budgetMentorship from leading academics and experienced industry professionalsOpportunities to publish research and build your professional profileIf you’re looking to move beyond pure research or engineering into a role where you can build, deploy and own impactful AI solutions, this is an exceptional opportunity.Further informationThis is a fixed-term hybrid role for a period of 29 months at the Tapestry Agency with monthly travel to Swindon.Additional benefits of being a KTP Associate:All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a generous personal development budgetAccess to two 1-week residential training sessions at Ashorne Hill, aimed at developing project management skillsOpportunity to gain both industry management and academic experience with mentoring from the University of Bath and internally at The Tapestry Agency Access to a wealth of academic and industrial resourcesAccess to a Travel & Subsistence budgetAccess to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK Business Connect It is essential that you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will playFor any questions about this role please email partnerships@bath.ac.ukWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer youWe're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace Relocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 18 May 2026 Department: Education & Research Salary: £43,000 to £51,000 depending on qualifications and experience