Data Scientist - Intern Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
HEINEKEN Data Science Summer Internship (Paid)
Function: Digital & Technology
Location: Edinburgh (Gyle) – a mix of office & home working
Remuneration: £10.42 per hour – Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: 3-month internship
Duration: 5th of June – 25th of August
Closing Date: 29th of March
Cover Letter Task: Please tell us why this internship has your name all over it!
LEARNING, EARNING, FUN!
Our passion for quality and enjoyment of life go hand in hand with a respect for the world in which we work and the people we work with. We value and embrace diversity. We promote responsible alcohol consumption, make a difference to the communities we’re part of and strive to be our industry’s greenest brewer - www.heineken.co.uk
What you’ll do as a Data Science intern with us:
As a Data Science intern, your primary focus will be to utilize our vast data resources to drive strategic decision-making and improve our products and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product owners, data analysts, software engineers, and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and data needs.
Your key responsibilities will include data wrangling, exploration, visualization, and modelling to gain insights from large and complex data sets. You will be exposed to various data science techniques and tools, such as data preparation and statistical analysis, to extract meaningful insights from data.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in research and development projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of our data science capabilities. As a Data Science intern, you will be expected to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop innovative solutions that can drive significant value for our business and customers. What we offer is a 3-month paid internship, offering you real, hands-on commercial experience with one of the country’s leading FMCG companies. You’ll address real world problems – driving real world results. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong stakeholder management skills and forge a strong network for future career opportunities. We want you to flourish in this role, and you will be closely supported by both a key business stakeholder and a mentor within the Digital function.
This is a great opportunity to join one of the most exciting businesses in FMCG today, and at a crucial time in our development – as we push ahead with a full new product development programme, activate key sponsorships over the summer and deliver a number of corporate business and sustainability promises.
What we are looking for in you:
We are looking for someone who embodies the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of programming languages such as Python, R, and/or SQL.
- Ability to understand and manipulate complex data sets to extract meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on developing solutions to meet project goals.
- Strong communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts to the project team and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to work on a single project, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, with a focus on collaborating with the project team members.
- A strong desire to learn and contribute to the project's success.
As this role is office/site based, please note we currently operate a hybrid working framework which allows us to capture the benefits of both working in the office and at home. For full time roles, we work a minimum of 3 days in the office, a Tuesday and Thursday are for all, with the third day being defined by the colleague.
Life at HEINEKEN
We’re building a future that embraces innovation, sustainability, diversity and, of course, the opportunity for our 2,400 UK colleagues to make the most of their careers.
We encourage all our colleagues to grow and reach their full potential. We’re also well-aware that successful careers seldom run in a straight line, so if you’re in search of fresh opportunities (including global or cross-functional moves), mentoring or simply want to pick up a new skill, you’ll have access to all the support you need.
Caring for people & the planet is one of our core values and we understand that each of our colleagues’ needs and circumstances are different. This is why we have a smarter working policy in place which includes access to hybrid working, flexible start and finish times and condensed hours, to name a few.
Our colleagues love life at HEINEKEN, and we’re confident you’ll feel the same way – but don’t take our word for it. Search the #LifeAtHEINEKENUK hashtag on LinkedIn to hear from our colleagues about what makes HEINEKEN such a special business to be a part of.
The application
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is listed above.
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!
If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as [email protected].
In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has peaked your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we’re looking for!
