Data Scientist

Jollyes
Essex
4 months ago
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Overview

Data Scientist, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £30-50 k p.a. + many benefits.
An exciting time to join an award-winning business in a phase of growth, in a newly created role to analyse data and create models to support Jollyes commercial and marketing teams. We’re developing Data Science solutions to help drive decision-making in head office across key business areas including pricing, ranging, marketing, new stores, promotions, availability and more. Come and join the pack!

The Benefits

At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.

  • Competitive salary of £40k p.a.
  • iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
  • Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
  • Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
  • Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).
  • 30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.
  • Workplace pension scheme provided by Legal & General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%)
  • Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave and family friendly policies
  • Buy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days
  • Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords
  • Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more

This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.

The Role – Data Scientist

This role sits within our Information Technology team, lead by our Senior Data Scientist. Success measures will include: Project delivery and impact, Data quality and management, Innovation and technology, Stakeholder engagement and Financial impact.

A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:

  • Conduct ad-hoc commercial and marketing analysis using SQL and Python
  • Automate tasks and reporting to improve efficiency and support decision-making
  • Develop dashboards (Tableau) and email reports for business insights
  • Use data storytelling to influence stakeholders and drive profitability
  • Build predictive models to anticipate customer behaviour
  • Translate data insights into actionable business outcomes
  • Design and run A/B tests to guide strategic decisions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Support the evolution of a modern, self-serve analytics culture
  • Act as a trusted data advisor across the business
The Skills – Data Scientist

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, analytical, and ready to turn data into action - someone who loves problem-solving and wants to grow in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills & characteristics required:

  • Proficient in SQL and Python and previous experience in a similar data science role.
  • Experience with big data
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Effective communication (written and oral)
  • Experience working with non-data stakeholders to translate their needs and generate useful results presented in an understandable way
  • Skilled at designing and analysing commercial and marketing A/B tests.
  • Experience with BI tools (Tableau and similar)
  • Experience with customer and commercial datasets, especially in retail or FMCG
  • A love of pets!
  • Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
About Jollyes Pets

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!

To Apply:

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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