Data Scientist

Data Scientist / Analyst

Leeds - office based

£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + benefits

Focus 5 Recruitment are looking to recruit a Data Scientist for one of the fastest growing digital brands in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to join a super charged, hugely successful businesses and to work with a team of truly entrepreneurial digital & technical specialists. They’re on a real a mission to be true industry leaders, redefine their space and become a global household name.

We’re seeking a Data Scientist with a sharp analytical mindset to join this company. If you have 1-3 years of experience and a passion for working with data, uncovering insights, and creating reports that influence business decisions, this role is for you. You’ll collaborate with multiple teams to analyse data, develop dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations.

Key responsibilities for the Data Scientist -

• Gather, process, and analyse large datasets to uncover valuable insights.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
• Perform statistical analysis and data modelling to support business strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define key metrics and enhance reporting processes.
• Automate data pipelines and reporting workflows where possible.
• Assist in predictive analytics and trend forecasting to support decision-making.
• Document findings and present them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Data Scientist experience we’re looking for -

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, or data science.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience using Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, or similar) for data analysis.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Seaborn.
• Solid understanding of statistics and A/B testing methodologies.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications -

• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and KPI tracking methodologies.

This role won’t be for everyone but for the most ambitious and driven Data Scientists, this really is a role you must apply for. There really is untold opportunity to develop in this role and grow your career quicker than anywhere out there.

This role is full time office based just outside of Leeds City Centre. They have first class office space with an ambitious and hungry team who are well rewarded with things like team nights out and even overseas, fully expensed trips.

This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP.