Data Scientist Graduate

Harrods
London
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Data Scientist Graduate

Harrods are looking for exceptional Graduates to join our Data Science team within the Digital & Customer Department, working for our world-famous Luxury department store. This is an exciting opportunity to support our evolving and dynamic business needs, as we leverage the latest technologies to enhance our brand and customer experience even further.

About The Role

The Digital & Customer Department at Harrods runs the Harrods.com website and maximises value from our customer and digital data via our world-class loyalty scheme, CRM communications, customer insights & analytics, and data science capabilities.

The Harrods Data Science Graduate Scheme has the option of up to 4 rotations over a 2-year period, giving applicants a rounded view across the Data Science, Platform Engineering and Machine Learning roles. As a Graduate in Data Science, you will gain valuable exposure to teams including Customer Analytics, Digital Analytics, CRM & Loyalty Analytics. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how the various teams interact with each other and the business, as well as the opportunity to use different technology and tools within each rotation.

The Graduate Scheme will be tailored to your interests, skills and strengths, allowing us to help you identify a rewarding and sustainable career path in Data Science. Through mentoring from senior managers and tailored training you will be supported to develop both your technical and professional knowledge.

About You
  • You will need to have a 2:1 degree or above in mathematically rigorous degrees, such as Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or Data Science, with previous experience in using Python or SQL during your degree or work experience.
  • You will have both excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as strong time-management skills, and the ability and willingness to multi-task.
  • The successful candidate will be self-motivated, and will contribute to the wider team through participation and ownership of different projects.
About Us

As the world's leading luxury retail emporium, we craft magic, memorable experiences for our customers and support our talented teams to become the best ambassadors for our global brand. We set the highest standards and reward the remarkable people who help us maintain them.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you'll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days' holiday, your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods

Job Details

Data Scientist Graduate

Harrods, London, UK | Permanent

Published on 24 Dec 2025


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