Lead Data Scientist - Marketing Science
Lead Data Scientist - Marketing Science
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We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join the eCommerce Data team! Based from NEXT Head Office in Enderby Leicestershire with a competitive salary range and great benefits..
Lets talk numbers. When it comes to UK retail its hard to find a bigger name. We sell thousands of items an hour and are expanding our e-commerce business by the second. For anyone in Tech this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.
eCommerce Data provides the department and the business the means to see what is working and what is not by drawing data and analysing patterns of shopping on our site and in general.
The role
As a Lead Data Scientist within Marketing Science at NEXT you will build data-driven solutions through state-of-the-art machine learning causal inference and experiment design to measure true impact and make impactful recommendations to the business. As a lead you are expected to handle end-to-end projects and mentor junior/senior data scientists whenever relevant. What else is involved
- Working closely with marketing teams and agencies to understand challenges and opportunities in e-commerce marketing.
- Proactively lead the design development and deployment of data science solutions that inform marketing strategy and execution.
- Build Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM)predictive modelling lifetime value prediction churn analysis marketing attribution and channel optimisation.
- Partner with marketing stakeholders to test learn and optimize campaigns through experimental design and/or causal inference methods.
- Create dashboards and data products that enable self-serve analytics and real-time insights for marketing teams.
- Drive data quality model governance and documentation standards across the marketing science function.
What were looking for
- Proven experience in applied data science or analytics with 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
- Strong expertise in marketing analytics building MMM model via Meridian Robynand/or PyMc multi-touch attribution customer lifecycle modelling.
- Proficiency in SQL Python R PySpark and dashboarding in PowerBI/Looker.
- Experienced running Geolift test causal inference model and other forms of experimental design.
- Solid foundation in machine learning statistics econometric modellinganalytical and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
- Preferred experience in the e-commerce technology or marketing industry.
- Bachelors or Masters degree or higher education in Statistics Computer Science Data Science Economics or related field.
Youll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring yes. But we understand that life happens. So were big on making sure your work works for you which is why we offer flexible working. Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before.
So if youre an expert in Data Science have strong Python/SQL/Pyspark skills and considerable knowledge in test design implementation and reporting can work with initiative and can build great working relationships within the business this is the place for you and your career.
Benefits
- Competitive salary band of 64000 - 77000
- Flexible working
- Annual company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme which allows you to invest in NEXT and claim your share of our success
- Private Medical Insurance
- Annual Pay Reward
- Pension 3% Employer/ 5% Employee
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (can also buy/sell up to 3 days)
- 25% staff discount and free next day delivery to desk for online purchases
- A newly refurbished subsidised restaurant and bar
- Staff shops in Yorkshire and Leicestershire
- Juice bar and coffee shop
- Gympass - discounted gym membership
- Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
- Onsite nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
- A digital GP healthcare service
- & loads more!
Thebusiness
You know NEXT but did you know were a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 43000 people across the UK and Ireland. Were the UKs 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear were the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores plus NEXT Online and its now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world.
Employment Type
Full Time
