We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of machine learning, statistical modelling and experimentation solutions that solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will combine hands on technical expertise with strong consulting and stakeholder skills, shaping analytical approaches, guiding delivery and translating data into clear, actionable insight. The role focuses on developing scalable data science solutions, validating performance through robust experimentation, leading technical decision making and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver real commercial impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a technical lead responsible for shaping, developing and implementing machine learning and statistical solutions that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, define analytical strategies, oversee delivery and turn complex outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data scientist to take ownership of high impact work across multiple commercial sectors, contribute to multi disciplinary project teams and play a visible role in growing and developing our data science practice. What you will be doing Leading the development and implementation of machine learning and statistical models to solve practical, high value business problems Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, influence decisions and communicate findings effectively Translating complex technical outputs into clear, transparent and actionable recommendations that support strategic decision making Exploring data, testing hypotheses and identifying opportunities to create customer, operational and commercial value Collaborating with and guiding teams across data science, engineering, strategy and design to deliver high quality outcomes Championing emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models, and helping translate them into client ready solutions Mentoring junior colleagues, reviewing analytical work and contributing to the development of best practice within the Advanced Data team What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Deep knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, causal inference and predictive modelling Significant experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques in commercial or client facing environments Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience operationalising data science solutions and working with modern data science tooling Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and confidently to technical and non technical audiences Strong problem solving skills, commercial curiosity and the ability to lead work independently while supporting others in small, high performing teams Strong understanding of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, customer behaviour and operational performance Experience mentoring junior data scientists, reviewing analytical approaches and contributing to technical standards or reusable assets Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while continuing to deepen your technical expertise and leadership capability. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to shape analytical solutions across different sectors, learn from experienced practitioners, mentor others and build a career path with clear opportunities for senior development and progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to take a senior role in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
12/07/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of machine learning, statistical modelling and experimentation solutions that solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will combine hands on technical expertise with strong consulting and stakeholder skills, shaping analytical approaches, guiding delivery and translating data into clear, actionable insight. The role focuses on developing scalable data science solutions, validating performance through robust experimentation, leading technical decision making and partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver real commercial impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be a technical lead responsible for shaping, developing and implementing machine learning and statistical solutions that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, define analytical strategies, oversee delivery and turn complex outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data scientist to take ownership of high impact work across multiple commercial sectors, contribute to multi disciplinary project teams and play a visible role in growing and developing our data science practice. What you will be doing Leading the development and implementation of machine learning and statistical models to solve practical, high value business problems Partnering with senior stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, influence decisions and communicate findings effectively Translating complex technical outputs into clear, transparent and actionable recommendations that support strategic decision making Exploring data, testing hypotheses and identifying opportunities to create customer, operational and commercial value Collaborating with and guiding teams across data science, engineering, strategy and design to deliver high quality outcomes Championing emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models, and helping translate them into client ready solutions Mentoring junior colleagues, reviewing analytical work and contributing to the development of best practice within the Advanced Data team What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Deep knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, causal inference and predictive modelling Significant experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques in commercial or client facing environments Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience operationalising data science solutions and working with modern data science tooling Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and confidently to technical and non technical audiences Strong problem solving skills, commercial curiosity and the ability to lead work independently while supporting others in small, high performing teams Strong understanding of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, customer behaviour and operational performance Experience mentoring junior data scientists, reviewing analytical approaches and contributing to technical standards or reusable assets Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while continuing to deepen your technical expertise and leadership capability. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to shape analytical solutions across different sectors, learn from experienced practitioners, mentor others and build a career path with clear opportunities for senior development and progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to take a senior role in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Optima Partners in Edinburgh is seeking a Core Data Scientist to leverage machine learning and statistical techniques to tackle complex business challenges. You will work with large datasets, developing and implementing models while translating findings into actionable insights. This position offers a chance to enhance your career within a collaborative data science community, delivering value to well-known clients like Lloyds Banking Group and Aviva. At Optima, you will benefit from a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and extensive employee perks while contributing to meaningful projects.
07/07/2026
Full time
Optima Partners in Edinburgh is seeking a Core Data Scientist to leverage machine learning and statistical techniques to tackle complex business challenges. You will work with large datasets, developing and implementing models while translating findings into actionable insights. This position offers a chance to enhance your career within a collaborative data science community, delivering value to well-known clients like Lloyds Banking Group and Aviva. At Optima, you will benefit from a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and extensive employee perks while contributing to meaningful projects.
We are looking for a Core Data Scientist to apply ML, statistical modelling and experimentation to solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will work hands on with large datasets, developing and deploying models, running tests and translating data into clear, actionable insights. The role focuses on building scalable data science solutions, validating performance through experimentation and partnering with stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver real business impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Core Data Scientist, you will be a technical specialist who develops and implements ML models that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, translate requirements into analytical solutions, and turn complex outputs into clear, actionable insight. This is a great opportunity for a passionate data scientist to build their career across multiple commercial sectors, contribute to multi disciplinary project teams and play an active role in a growing data science practice. What you will be doing Developing and implementing machine learning and statistical models to solve practical business problems Working with stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, and communicate findings effectively Translating technical outputs into clear, transparent, and actionable recommendations to support decision making Exploring data, testing hypotheses, and identifying opportunities to create customer and commercial value Collaborating with teams across data science, engineering, strategy, and design to deliver high quality outcomes Keeping up to date with emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Good knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and predictive modelling Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, ideally in a commercial environment Proficiency in Python and/or R, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and approaches to operationalising data science solutions Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to audiences with both technical and non technical backgrounds Inquisitive mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team Awareness of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, and customer behaviour is advantageous A strong academic background in maths, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline. Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while continuing to develop your technical expertise. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills across different sectors, learn from experienced practitioners and build a career path with clear opportunities for development and progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to build your career in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
07/07/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Core Data Scientist to apply ML, statistical modelling and experimentation to solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will work hands on with large datasets, developing and deploying models, running tests and translating data into clear, actionable insights. The role focuses on building scalable data science solutions, validating performance through experimentation and partnering with stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver real business impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Core Data Scientist, you will be a technical specialist who develops and implements ML models that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, translate requirements into analytical solutions, and turn complex outputs into clear, actionable insight. This is a great opportunity for a passionate data scientist to build their career across multiple commercial sectors, contribute to multi disciplinary project teams and play an active role in a growing data science practice. What you will be doing Developing and implementing machine learning and statistical models to solve practical business problems Working with stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, and communicate findings effectively Translating technical outputs into clear, transparent, and actionable recommendations to support decision making Exploring data, testing hypotheses, and identifying opportunities to create customer and commercial value Collaborating with teams across data science, engineering, strategy, and design to deliver high quality outcomes Keeping up to date with emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Good knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and predictive modelling Experience with supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, ideally in a commercial environment Proficiency in Python and/or R, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and approaches to operationalising data science solutions Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to audiences with both technical and non technical backgrounds Inquisitive mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team Awareness of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, and customer behaviour is advantageous A strong academic background in maths, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline. Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while continuing to develop your technical expertise. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills across different sectors, learn from experienced practitioners and build a career path with clear opportunities for development and progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to build your career in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of machine learning, statistical modelling and experimentation solutions that solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will combine strong hands on technical expertise with consulting, delivery leadership and stakeholder management skills, guiding project teams and translating data into clear, actionable insight. The role focuses on leading end to end data science delivery, developing scalable data science solutions, validating performance through robust experimentation, supporting technical best practice and partnering with client stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver clear commercial impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be a hands on technical leader responsible for leading the development of machine learning and statistical solutions that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand complex business challenges, shape analytical approaches, guide technical delivery and turn sophisticated outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data scientist to take ownership of high impact project delivery across multiple commercial sectors, lead small teams and play a visible role in strengthening our Advanced Data capability. What you will be doing Leading the development and implementation of machine learning and statistical models to solve practical, high value business problems Partnering with client stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, influence decisions and communicate findings with confidence and clarity Translating complex technical outputs into clear, transparent and commercially relevant recommendations that support effective decision making Identifying opportunities to create customer, operational and commercial value through advanced analytics, experimentation and data driven innovation Leading small multi disciplinary teams across data science, engineering, strategy and design to deliver high quality, scalable outcomes Applying emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models, and helping translate them into robust, client ready solutions Mentoring and coaching data scientists, reviewing analytical work and helping embed best practice across the Advanced Data team What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Strong knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, causal inference and predictive modelling Significant experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques in commercial or client facing environments Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience operationalising data science solutions and working with modern data science tooling Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and credibly to technical and non technical audiences Strong problem solving skills, commercial judgement and the ability to lead project delivery while supporting high performing teams Strong understanding of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, customer behaviour and operational performance, and how data science can influence them Experience mentoring data scientists, reviewing analytical approaches and contributing to technical standards and reusable assets Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while helping strengthen the technical delivery of our Advanced Data capability. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to lead analytical delivery across different sectors, mentor and develop others, contribute to practice growth and build a career path with clear opportunities for further senior progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to take a lead role in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
07/07/2026
Full time
We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to lead the design and delivery of machine learning, statistical modelling and experimentation solutions that solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes across our client base. You will combine strong hands on technical expertise with consulting, delivery leadership and stakeholder management skills, guiding project teams and translating data into clear, actionable insight. The role focuses on leading end to end data science delivery, developing scalable data science solutions, validating performance through robust experimentation, supporting technical best practice and partnering with client stakeholders to ensure analytical outputs deliver clear commercial impact. About us Optima Partners is a fast growing professional services firm helping leading organisations transform customer engagement at the intersection of marketing, technology and data. We work with major brands including Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest, Nationwide, Aviva, Virgin Media O2, BT, Centrica, and GSK. As we scale from 80 to 200 people we're growing our Advanced Data team. We are collaborative, curious and focused on delivering practical insight that helps organisations make better decisions and grow sustainably. You will join a practitioner led business with a strong data science community, working alongside people who are passionate about applying analytical thinking to real world business problems. About the role As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be a hands on technical leader responsible for leading the development of machine learning and statistical solutions that deliver meaningful value for our clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand complex business challenges, shape analytical approaches, guide technical delivery and turn sophisticated outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data scientist to take ownership of high impact project delivery across multiple commercial sectors, lead small teams and play a visible role in strengthening our Advanced Data capability. What you will be doing Leading the development and implementation of machine learning and statistical models to solve practical, high value business problems Partnering with client stakeholders to understand objectives, shape analytical approaches, influence decisions and communicate findings with confidence and clarity Translating complex technical outputs into clear, transparent and commercially relevant recommendations that support effective decision making Identifying opportunities to create customer, operational and commercial value through advanced analytics, experimentation and data driven innovation Leading small multi disciplinary teams across data science, engineering, strategy and design to deliver high quality, scalable outcomes Applying emerging data science techniques, including practical applications of Large Language Models, and helping translate them into robust, client ready solutions Mentoring and coaching data scientists, reviewing analytical work and helping embed best practice across the Advanced Data team What we would like you to have Strong academic background in mathematics, statistics, science, engineering or another numerate discipline Minimum 2:1 degree in a STEM subject, with a postgraduate qualification in a quantitative field considered beneficial Strong knowledge of statistics, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, causal inference and predictive modelling Significant experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques in commercial or client facing environments Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R, with experience operationalising data science solutions and working with modern data science tooling Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly and credibly to technical and non technical audiences Strong problem solving skills, commercial judgement and the ability to lead project delivery while supporting high performing teams Strong understanding of commercial value drivers such as revenue, cost, profitability, customer behaviour and operational performance, and how data science can influence them Experience mentoring data scientists, reviewing analytical approaches and contributing to technical standards and reusable assets Why join us At Optima, you will work on varied, meaningful projects for well known organisations while helping strengthen the technical delivery of our Advanced Data capability. You will be part of a supportive data science community with a strong culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to lead analytical delivery across different sectors, mentor and develop others, contribute to practice growth and build a career path with clear opportunities for further senior progression. What's on offer Competitive salary + bonus up to 15% 37 days holiday (incl. Christmas shutdown) Private medical insurance, life & income protection Pension scheme 1,000+ employee perks Dedicated learning, training, and certification support If you're ready to take a lead role in a practitioner led consultancy where data science is applied to meaningful, real world problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Optima Partners seeks a Lead Data Scientist in Edinburgh to lead the design and delivery of machine learning and statistical modelling solutions for business problems. You will work closely with stakeholders and guide project teams to create actionable insights. This role involves mentoring data scientists and influencing commercial outcomes through advanced analytics. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, generous holiday, and extensive benefits.
07/07/2026
Full time
Optima Partners seeks a Lead Data Scientist in Edinburgh to lead the design and delivery of machine learning and statistical modelling solutions for business problems. You will work closely with stakeholders and guide project teams to create actionable insights. This role involves mentoring data scientists and influencing commercial outcomes through advanced analytics. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, generous holiday, and extensive benefits.