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We are looking to add an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Data Scientist to our Jet2 Data Science team. Based at Holiday House in Leeds City Centre, this is a hybrid role with the ability and scope to work flexibly from home.

Reporting to the Data Science Manager, the Lead Data Scientist is a key appointment to the Data Science Team, with responsibility for executing the data science strategy and realising the benefits we can bring to the business by combining insights gained from multiple large data sources with the contextual understanding and experience of our colleagues across the business.

In this exciting new role, you will be joining an established team of 30 Data Science professionals, based across our UK and India bases, who are using data science to understand, automate and optimise key manual business processes, inform our marketing strategy, and assess product development and revenue opportunities. As Lead Data Scientist, you will have strong experience in leading data science projects and creating machine learning models and be able to confidently communicate with and enthuse key business stakeholders.

You will be expected to work with internal teams across the business, to identify and collaborate with stakeholders across the wider group. Leading and coaching a group of Data Scientists, you will plan and execute the use of machine learning and statistical modelling tools suited to the identified initiative delivery or discovery problem identified. You will have strong ability to analyse the created algorithms and models to understand how changes in metrics in one area of the business could impact other areas, and be able to communicate those analyses to key business stakeholders. You will identify efficiencies in the use of data across its lifecycle, reducing data redundancy, structuring data to ensure efficient use of time, and ensuring retained data/information provides value to the organisation and remains in-line with legitimate business and/or regulatory requirements.



The successful candidate will be highly numerate with a statistical background, experienced in using R, Python or similar statistical analysis package. Strong SQL skills and the ability to create clear data visualisations in tools such as Tableau or Power BI will be essential. They will also have experience in developing and deploying predictive models using machine learning frameworks and worked with big data technologies. As we aim to realise the benefits of cloud technologies, some familiarity with cloud platforms available for data science and storage would be desirable. You will be skilled in gathering data from multiple sources and in multiple formats with knowledge of data warehouse design, logical and physical database design and challenges posed by data quality. Demonstrable experience in cleansing and enriching of data, interpreting business requirements in terms of data architecture, database technology and data model design will also be key.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience in leading other data scientists, in assisting the breakdown of projects into tasks in sprint planning, monitoring progress in stand-ups, and reporting progress back to the Data Science Management team. Given the pace of change in new technologies and techniques, you will be driven to keep your own knowledge up to date through self-learning, and be supported with the opportunity to complete relevant courses and obtain technical certifications.

What can we offer you?

We have been recognised as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the UK on Glassdoor and offer our valued colleagues a range of benefits including: -

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• 26 days holiday entitlement per annum (plus bank holidays)
• 3 x salary life assurance
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2.com holidays and flights
• Share Save scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual pay review
• Many retail discounts on – travel and leisure, health, and wellbeing, eating out, shopping and lifestyle

We offer an excellent remuneration package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting, forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases.

Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays!!

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