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# Data Scientist (Contract)

- **Company:** AND Digital
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £56,098.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, Salesforce.Com, SQL Databases, Build Management, Microsoft Fabric, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5883640743

## About the Role

We are recruiting for a Contract Data Scientist to start ASAP. Ideally based in Manchester and comfortable with working central US time zones., * 2 + years' applied data science experience in commercial analytics.

 * Price Elasticity Modelling Experience is a bonus!
 * Strong Python or R, SQL, and Azure/Fabric experience.
 * Advanced Power BI skills and experience operationalising models.
 * Ability to communicate insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
 * Machine Learning Experience.

## Description

* Turn business questions into measurable analytics use cases and models.
 * Build and deploy models (segmentation, churn, pricing, MMM, forecasting) using Python/R on Azure & Microsoft Fabric.
 * Productionise data pipelines and surface insights in Power BI and Salesforce CRM Analytics.
 * Partner closely with commercial teams to drive adoption and impact., We champion tech that helps people work smarter, but we want to get to know you! If you use AI to assist with your application or interview prep, please ensure all information submitted remains an accurate, truthful representation of your personal achievements and capabilities rather than generating false or misleading information. We may reject applications where AI is used inappropriately at any stage of the recruitment process.


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