Squarcle City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
About Us
At Squarcle, our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re a digitally native supply chain consultancy, helping clients transform how they plan, buy, and operate. Squarcle is a fast‑growing, award‑winning SME with offerings across enterprise design and change, supply chain and digital capabilities.
Transforming procurement and supply chains with expert insight, digital innovation and data‑driven precision, we combine deep supply chain expertise with cutting‑edge digital tools and data science to deliver practical, lasting results. Whether it’s optimising end‑to‑end processes, redesigning supply chain networks, improving cost‑to‑serve, or shaping smarter S&OP strategies – we work side by side with clients to build supply chains that are efficient, resilient, and fit for the future.
Squarcle’s Digital capability is formed of three specialist functions: Data & AI, Product Development, and Technology & Cyber Services. Each offering brings distinct capabilities to help clients transform operations, unlock value, and build resilience. The Data & AI function enables organisations to realise value from their information assets through a structured and outcome‑driven approach:
- Data Strategy transforms fragmented data into a trusted enterprise asset by aligning governance, architecture, and data management processes.
- Platforms & Engineering provide secure, scalable infrastructure to support real‑time analytics and AI workloads.
- Business Intelligence develops insight‑led tools that support data‑driven decision making across the organisation.
- Data Science & AI applies automation, simulation, and advanced machine learning to address complex challenges, uncover insights, and improve productivity.
The Data and AI team is made up of subject matter experts that work to the Digital Capability Lead Director and provides evidence and insight to support the work of the broader department. Working together or independently the Senior Data Science Consultant is expected to work, onsite and remotely, with our clients to help them resolve their most complex and exciting challenges.
Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high‑performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve supply chain and operational excellence.
Job Overview / Introduction
The Senior Data Science Consultant reports to a manager and is responsible for the provision of independent expert advice to help identify and solve data and digital challenges, increase value, and maximise business efficiency and profitability. Using established processes whilst working with client’s senior leadership and support staff, the senior consultant will assist in the creation of digital strategies, processes optimisation and identifying technology solutions to meet client needs.
Squarcle consultants work across both project delivery, business and product development:
- Delivery: Squarcle Senior Consultants work to supply solutions to client’s changing business needs. The scope of engagements is highly variable and can include core strategy development, large‑scale implementation, process optimisation, change management, data analysis, data modelling, solution development and innovative technology introduction.
- Business development: Squarcle places an emphasis on leading sector thinking in the development of the latest ideas. This can include producing white papers and internal research on relevant changes occurring in the sector and the impact on the general economy.
Product Development. Squarcle is passionate about investing in and developing its own products. This can include conceptualising, designing, and creating cutting‑edge products that align with the business’s strategic vision, meet customer needs, and drive sustainable growth in the market.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Analyse and interpret complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns.
- Design and implement machine learning models and algorithms for predictive and prescriptive analytics. Develop data‑driven solutions to address business challenges and support decision‑making processes.
- Clean, transform, and preprocess data to ensure data quality and suitability for analysis.
- Conduct statistical analysis and hypothesis testing to validate findings and support data‑driven recommendations.
- Explore and utilise advanced analytical techniques, such as deep learning and natural language processing, when appropriate. Participate in the development and deployment of AI and ML‑based applications and products.
- Work with clients to understand their business problem, their technology landscape and digital maturity.
- Facilitate discussions and discovery workshops to understand the As‑Is state and any existing digital change activity already underway.
- Work with client teams to translate the business problem into business, user and solution requirements for the To‑Be state and define improvement actions.
- Produce project plans, designs and prototype solutions to demonstrate early benefit and value.
- Work in an Agile manner, collaborating closely with clients and colleagues to iteratively refine and deliver the solution within the Discovery – Alpha – Beta – Live delivery model aligned to GDS.
- Ensure appropriate Agile ceremonies are performed and necessary information (e.g. progress, releases, risks, issues) is shared with the project manager and other stakeholders.
- Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
- Assist the Head of Digital in developing Squarcle’s Technology and Digital capabilities.
- Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals for all direct reports.
- Lead, coach and mentor team members.
Secondary Roles and Responsibilities
- Commit to continuous development by supporting the organisation of team events, training sessions and recruitment activities.
- Carry out other duties as specified by the Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential)
- Degree level or above qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific or a related analytical or technical field.
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Python programming skills and proficiency with essential libraries, e.g. pandas, numpy, pytorch.
- Strong data modelling and analysis skills.
- Traditional machine learning experience (e.g. regression, clustering, classification).
- Software development best practices.
- Version control practices with Git.
- Exceptional problem‑solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset.
- Well‑developed core consulting skills e.g. research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail.
- Excellent inter‑personal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to be self‑directed and be an independent contributor to the team.
- Intellectual curiosity, exceptional client service, and a strong work ethic.
- A team player dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and to think creatively to solve client issues.
- Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a security check.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Desirable)
- AI software development experience, e.g. genAI / LLM applications.
- Palantir Foundry experience.
What we offer
- Generous leave package
- 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays— increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years.
- You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10 year anniversaries.
- Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
- Private medical insurance
- Provided once you’ve completed your probation.
- Recognition and rewards
- £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires.
- Performance related awards.
- Milestone and life event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments.
- Development & learning
- Annual training week abroad.
- Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business.
- Travel & wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted travel through funded railcards.
- Pension
- Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee.
We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful – so this list may evolve as we grow.
Our working hours are 8:30am – 5:30pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Privacy Policy – Squarcle Consulting Ltd
We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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