Data Scientist / Modelling Contractor (Outside IR35)
Remote 3 months
£400 a day
Start: ASAP
The role: data scientist / statistician / modeller with a background in statistical modelling and machine learning. You’ll work closely with a senior modeller on regression models, econometric‑style modelling, brand‑health metrics, and the connections between marketing signals and sales. This role directly contributes to the creation of the Minimum Viable Product, helping build the mathematical foundations of the brand‑measurement engine.
Responsibilities
* Build and support regression models, mathematical models, and brand‑health measurement metrics under the guidance of a senior modeller.
* Work with marketing‑related datasets including paid social and paid media metrics, sentiment and brand resonance, purchase intent signals, weekly/monthly sales data, distribution, pricing, and promotion data.
* Assist in connecting brand metrics to commercial sales outcomes.
* Work with AWS‑hosted data environments (S3, Aurora).
Required Skills & Background
* Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or similar.
* 2‑3+ years of experience building statistical or ML models.
* Strong skills in regression modelling, mathematical modelling, machine learning fundamentals, Bayesian modelling.
* Proficiency in Python and/or R.
* Understanding of marketing or brand metrics is highly beneficial.
* Experience with econometric‑style models (e.g., MMM) is a plus, not mandatory.
* Comfort working with APIs and third‑party marketing data sources.
Nice to Have
* Exposure to marketing measurement, econometrics, or brand‑tracking datasets.
* Worked with platforms like Brandwatch or similar sentiment/marketing data providers.
* Experience in early‑stage product builds.
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