Data Scientist (Experimentation)

Contract Role: Data Scientist - Pricing, Promotions & Experimentation Rate: £550-£600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite Duration: 3 months initially Overview A leading organisation in the Online Marketplace sector is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist to drive pricing optimisation, promotional effectiveness, and experimentation strategies. The role focuses on delivering commercial value through data-driven insights, robust modelling, and structured experimentation frameworks that support strategic decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities • Promotional Analysis & Strategy: • Conduct deep-dive analyses of promotional activity to uncover trends, performance drivers, and improvement opportunities. • Develop and test data-driven promotional strategies aimed at boosting customer engagement, operational efficiency, and commercial growth. • Measure promotional effectiveness, report on campaign performance, and provide optimisation recommendations. • Pricing Optimisation: • Build and refine pricing models to balance revenue growth, profitability, and competitive positioning across products and customer segments. • Use scenario modelling to assess the commercial impact of pricing decisions and propose optimal strategies. Required Skills & Experience • Strong expertise in data analysis and applied statistical methods (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing). • Proven experience using data to drive measurable commercial outcomes such as revenue uplift, margin improvement, or market share growth. • Hands-on knowledge of pricing optimisation techniques and experimentation frameworks (e.g., elasticity modelling, A/B testing). • Ability to structure complex analytical problems, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams. • Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical toolsets. Desired Skills and Experience LinkedIn Skills & Experience Summary: Pricing Optimisation · Promotional Analytics · Experimentation (A/B Testing) · Elasticity Modelling · Commercial Strategy · Statistical Analysis · Regression & Hypothesis Testing · Scenario Modelling · SQL · Python · R · Data Storytelling · Insight Generation · Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management · Logistics & Supply Chain Analytics