Salary: £27,000 - 67,000 per year Requirements: We require a degree in a numerate subject such as Mathematics or Statistics. We need proven experience in statistical analysis and data science, ideally within the water industry or a similar sector. We require strong programming skills in Python, R, and SQL. We need experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. We require knowledge of data engineering, data manipulation, and pipeline development. We need familiarity with technical assurance, QA, and model performance evaluation. We require strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior leadership. We value high standards of integrity and ethics. Microsoft Azure certifications or equivalent are desirable. Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing sectors is desirable. Understanding of asset management principles is desirable. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies is desirable. Responsibilities: We define and deliver innovative data science solutions using machine learning, AI, open data, and cloud technologies. We act as Product Owner for key Data and AI products and help steer the strategic direction of data across our business. We prioritise and deliver data solutions aligned to business needs using our team ways of working. We translate complex data into actionable insights that drive performance and transformation. We lead technical excellence through governance, assurance, and coaching across the team. We actively support the professional development of our data scientists. We support data science leadership by triaging and completing reactive tasks to reduce ODI pressure. We communicate complex outputs clearly to non-technical stakeholders using visualisation tools and storytelling. We develop and maintain advanced modelling skills in Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms. We align our solutions with our data strategy and wider transformation programmes. We horizon scan and embed emerging technologies such as AI, Digital Twins, and Open Data. We represent Yorkshire Water in cross-sector innovation and academic communities. Technologies: AI AWS Azure Cloud Support Machine Learning ODI Product Owner Python SQL Databricks Office 365 Security More: We are Yorkshire Water, a water utility company based in the Yorkshire region of England, serving over 5.4 million people and helping protect the environment and support the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. This is a permanent Senior Data Scientist role in our IT team, based in Bradford with hybrid working and a future move to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026. We offer a competitive salary up to £73,000 depending on experience, a company car lease or allowance scheme, annual bonus, private healthcare, an attractive pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and wellness days, and a wide range of additional benefits. We support flexible working and job share options where possible, and we are committed to accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments for candidates who need them. last updated 24 week of 2026