<p><strong>Data Scientist, based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £30-50 k p.a. + many benefits.</strong><br>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!</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong><br><br>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.</p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £40k p.a.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>iTrent financial wellbeing package</strong>, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.</li><li><strong>Retail Trust membership</strong> – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘Treats</strong>’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips</li><li><strong>Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing &amp; medical support services</strong> – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).</li><li><strong>30% off Jollyes branded products </strong>(and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.</li><li><strong>Workplace pension scheme</strong> provided by Legal &amp; General (contributions EE 3%, ER 5%)</li><li><strong>Additional paid leave</strong> for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!</li><li><strong>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity leave </strong>and family friendly policies &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Buy/Sell holiday scheme </strong>– can purchase or sell up to 5 days</li><li><strong>Cycle2Work scheme</strong> – up to 47% off a new bike &amp; accessories via Halfords</li><li><strong>Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs </strong>- access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br>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.</p><p><br><strong>The Role – Data Scientist &nbsp;</strong><br><br>This role sits within our Information Technology team, lead by our Senior Data Scientist. &nbsp;Success measures &nbsp;will include: Project delivery and impact, Data quality and management, Innovation and technology, Stakeholder engagement and Financial impact.</p><p>A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conduct ad-hoc commercial and marketing analysis using SQL and Python</li><li>Automate tasks and reporting to improve efficiency and support decision-making</li><li>Develop dashboards (Tableau) and email reports for business insights</li><li>Use data storytelling to influence stakeholders and drive profitability</li><li>Build predictive models to anticipate customer behaviour</li><li>Translate data insights into actionable business outcomes</li><li>Design and run A/B tests to guide strategic decisions</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions</li><li>Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership</li><li>Support the evolution of a modern, self-serve analytics culture</li><li>Act as a trusted data advisor across the business&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br><strong>The Skills – Data Scientist</strong></p><p>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.<br><br>Skills &amp; characteristics required:</p><ul><li>Proficient in SQL and Python and previous experience in a similar data science role.</li><li>Experience with big data</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.</li><li>Effective communication (written and oral)</li><li>Experience working with non-data stakeholders to translate their needs and generate useful results presented in an understandable way</li><li>Skilled at designing and analysing commercial and marketing A/B tests.</li><li>Experience with BI tools (Tableau and similar)</li><li>Experience with customer and commercial datasets, especially in retail or FMCG</li></ul><ul><li>A love of pets!</li><li>Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together</li></ul><p>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>About Jollyes Pets</strong></p><p>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!<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>To Apply:</em></strong></p><p>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!</p><p><strong><em>Respectfully no agencies please</em></strong></p>