Data Scientist

Contract Data Scientist - Multi-Touch Attribution Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week, London office) Duration: 4 months Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) About the Role We're partnering with a leading marketing and communications group to find an experienced Data Scientist for a 16-week contract engagement. The successful candidate will take ownership of developing and refining multi-touch attribution (MTA) models, helping the client better understand and optimise their customer journeys. This role suits someone who's confident working independently, thrives on solving real-world data challenges, and focuses on delivering tangible business value over theoretical perfection. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and validate multi-touch attribution models to measure marketing effectiveness across multiple channels. • Collaborate with internal teams to define objectives, interpret results, and provide actionable insights. • Work with imperfect or incomplete datasets, applying practical solutions to produce meaningful outputs. • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Operate effectively within a hybrid working environment, with 2-3 days per week in the London office. Candidate Requirements • Proven experience developing multi-touch attribution models (essential). • Background in customer journey analytics or B2C purchase path modelling. • Strong hands-on technical skills with SQL and Python. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Pragmatic approach - focused on delivering results, not perfection.